Soft and Chewy Peanut Blossom Cookies
If there is one cookie that has stood the test of time and maintained its place as a classic favorite, it’s the Peanut Blossoms cookie. With its perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate, this timeless treat is a crowd-pleaser that never goes out of style. In this blog post, we’ll explore a delightful twist on the traditional recipe – introducing the Soft and Chewy Peanut Blossoms. Get ready to embark on a journey of baking bliss as we guide you through creating these heavenly, mouth-watering cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling
- 2 (9 ounce) bags of chocolate Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped. About 126 kisses
How to Make Soft and Chewy Peanut Blossom Cookies
Step 1: Prep – Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and gather ingredients. Grease baking sheets with cooking spray and set aside. Make sure Hershey’s Kisses are unwrapped and ready to go.
Step 2: Cream the Wet Ingredients – In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar, and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing between each one. Stir in the vanilla and milk.
Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Then add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until well blended.
Step 4: Shape and Coat – Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into 1 inch balls and roll each ball in additional granulated sugar to coat.
Step 5: Bake – Place the sugared dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, 2 inches between each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Remember, the cookies will firm up as they cool.
Step 6: Add Hershey’s Kisses – As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, gently press an unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie, creating the classic blossom shape.
Step 7: Cool and Enjoy – Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, share and savor these Soft and Chewy Peanut Blossoms with your loved ones. Their irresistible texture and classic flavor are bound to make them a favorite treat!
Wrap it up!
Baking these Soft and Chewy Peanut Blossoms is a delightful experience that results in a batch of cookies that are not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious. The combination of the velvety peanut butter cookie and the rich chocolate center creates a taste that is truly heavenly. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is a surefire way to impress and satisfy the sweet cravings of those around you. So, preheat that oven and get ready to indulge in the magic of Soft and Chewy Peanut Blossoms!
Soft and Chewy Peanut Blossom Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar + more for decorating
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 3 ½ cups flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 9 oz bags of milk chocolate Hershey's kisses
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉. Grease baking sheets. Unwrap Hershey's kisses and set aside.
- Cream together shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar, and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla and milk.
- In a separate bowl whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until well blended.
- Use a small cookie scoop to shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll each ball in additional granulated sugar to coat.
- Place the sugared dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, 2 inches between each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Remember, the cookies will firm up as they cool.
- As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, gently press an unwrapped Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie, creating the classic blossom shape.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
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