Peanut Butter Blossoms

A favorite during the holiday season, peanut butter blossoms are as easy as they are delicious. 

The soft, chewy cookies surrounding a perfectly sweet chocolate kiss add a beautiful festive touch to your holiday cookie platters or your next cookie exchange.

I know they’re a classic Christmas cookie, but I actually bake peanut butter blossoms all year round.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Additional granulated sugar, for rolling
• 24 Sarris Candies Chocolate Blossoms

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Scoop out 1-inch balls of dough and roll them in the additional granulated sugar to coat. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The cookies will still be soft in the center.
7. Allow your cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes, then gently press a Chocolate Blossom into the center of each cookie. The edges may crack slightly, which is normal.
8. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before eating.