The Easy Way to Make Perfect Peanut Butter Blossoms Every Time

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option while margarine can be less expensive.

Hershey's Kisses

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate chips provide a richer flavor and less sugar.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1 stick of softened unsalted butter.

Cream the sugars and butter together until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Add 1/2 cup peanut butter to the mixture and mix until combined.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 large egg (room temperature), and 2 tablespoons of milk.

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

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture and stir to combine, scraping down the bowl as needed.

Form the dough into about 1-inch balls, roll them in granulated sugar, and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Ensure the dough balls are consistent in size for even baking; you can fit 16 cookies on a sheet.

Place the cookie sheet on the center rack of the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

While the cookies are baking, unwrap about 36 Hershey's Kisses.

After 8 to 10 minutes, the cookies should be puffed and cracked; press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie.

Return the cookies to the oven for just 30 seconds to help the Kiss adhere to the cookie.

Transfer the cookies to a wire rack for complete cooling.

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