Description
These Christmas Peanut Butter Blossoms are classic holiday cookies that combine the rich taste of peanut butter with a sweet chocolate kiss on top. They are easy to make and perfect for sharing during festive gatherings, offering a delightful balance of chewy texture and chocolatey goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Topping
- Chocolate kisses (24 pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Incorporate the flour and baking soda into the wet mixture, mixing until all ingredients are just combined to form a dough.
- Form Dough Balls: Roll the dough into small, bite-sized balls and place them evenly spaced on a baking sheet to ensure they bake uniformly.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the dough balls in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Add Chocolate Kisses: Immediately after removing from the oven, press one chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie while still warm to allow it to slightly melt and adhere.
- Cool: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely, setting the chocolate and firming up the cookies for perfect texture.
Notes
- For best results, use creamy peanut butter to achieve a smoother dough and texture.
- You can chill the dough balls before baking to prevent spreading if desired.
- Use different flavored chocolate kisses to customize your cookies for variety.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free if you use gluten-free flour.
