Peanut Butter Blossoms Cookies | A Classic Recipe

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

chocolate kisses

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate wafers

Dark chocolate chips provide a richer flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a stand mixer or bowl, cream together 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup dark brown sugar for about 2 minutes.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is combined.

Add 1 egg, 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the mixture and stir until well combined.

In a separate bowl, combine 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, then mix together.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture and mix until a sticky dough forms.

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and roll them in granulated sugar or colored sugar, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes.

Remove from the oven and immediately press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie, allowing the warmth to melt the chocolate slightly.

Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes to harden before transferring to a wire rack.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens