Description
Christmas Peanut Butter Blossoms are classic festive cookies featuring a soft, chewy peanut butter base topped with a luscious chocolate kiss. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these cookies combine sweet and salty flavors in a delightful treat that’s quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Topping
- Chocolate kisses (24 pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cookies once the dough is prepared.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir these until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda to the wet mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated into a dough.
- Form Dough Balls: Roll the cookie dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them spaced evenly on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the center is still soft.
- Add Chocolate Kisses: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press one chocolate kiss gently into the center of each cookie; the heat will slightly melt the chocolate to secure it.
- Cool Cookies: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely before serving to ensure the chocolate sets and the cookies firm up.
Notes
- For softer cookies, do not overbake; aim for slight golden edges.
- Use natural or creamy peanut butter for best texture.
- Ensure the oven is fully preheated for even baking.
- You can substitute the chocolate kisses with other small chocolates if preferred.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
