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Title: Home-Made Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies: A Sweet Delight
Introduction
Light, crispy, and delightful – these Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are the perfect treat to satiate your sweet cravings. With the juiciness of peanut butter and the perfect blend of sugar, every bite of these cookies offers a bit of heaven.
Why Make These Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
These Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are an excellent choice for cookie lovers and are simple to bake anytime. A perfect blend of flavors, a beautiful attraction on the plate, and a pleasure to the palate β they are simply irresistible. Whatβs more, these cookies are a great addition to your festive platter, whether it is Christmas or Easter, making your celebrations even more delightful.
How to Make Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Ingredients for Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
– 1 large egg
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking soda
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 24 chocolate kisses, unwrapped
Directions to Make Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
1. Preheat your oven to 190Β°C (375Β°F) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, set it aside.
2. Cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, and peanut butter in a large bowl until the mixture turns smooth.
3. Beat the egg and vanilla extract into this mixture till it combines well.
4. Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt in another separate bowl, gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients and ensure it blends well till a dough forms.
5. Scoop a portion of the dough to make 1-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring a 2 inches distance between each ball.
6. Bake in your preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until you see the edges turn golden brown.
7. As soon as you take out the cookies from the oven, immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before you transfer them on a wire rack to cool further.
How to Serve Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
These delicious Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies can be served with a cold glass of milk or a hot beverage of your choice and enjoyed at any time of the day.
How to Store Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
These cookies can be stored in an air-tight container and enjoyed for up to 1 week, provided they are kept in a cool and dry place.
Tips to Make Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Ensure to not overbake the cookies, a light golden color around the edges is a sign they are ready.
Make sure the chocolate kiss is pressed into the cookies as soon as they are out of the oven.
Variations
You can add a touch of sea salt or caramel drizzle on top for extra flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can I use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy?
Yes, you can use crunchy peanut butter if you like added texture in your cookies.
Q2: How to ensure the cookies don’t spread too much during baking?
While making the dough balls, ensure to chill them in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before baking.
Q3: Can I use dark chocolate instead of chocolate kisses?
Absolutely, you can replace the chocolate kisses with chunks of your favorite chocolate for a twist in taste.