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Description
Make these classic peanut butter blossom cookies easily. These cookies are soft, chewy, and topped with a chocolate kiss.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Chocolate kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together shortening, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, then stir in milk and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Roll the dough balls in extra granulated sugar before baking for a sparkly finish.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg