Description

These soft and chewy peanut butter blossom cookies are the perfect holiday treat. Made with natural peanut butter and cornstarch for a tender texture, they are ready in under 30 minutes with no chill time required.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar (light or dark)
1 cup (250g) creamy natural peanut butter
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
40–50 Hershey’s Kisses (or preferred chocolate kisses), unwrapped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until light, fluffy, and pale yellow.
Add the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat on medium speed until fully combined and smooth.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until the flour disappears. Do not overmix.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons) and roll into balls. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers still look soft. Rotate pans halfway through baking if needed.
Immediately after removing from the oven, press one unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Ensure butter is softened but not melted. Use natural creamy peanut butter for best flavor. Press chocolate kisses immediately after baking while cookies are warm. Store with a slice of bread to maintain softness. For gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 14
Sodium: 120
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 1
Protein: 4

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