A soft peanut butter cookie with a gooey chocolate kiss in the middle.
What more could you ask for from a cookie?
What Is a Peanut Butter Blossom?
Aaron Hutcherson
The peanut butter blossom is a fairly straightforward cookie that has been beloved for decades.
It was invented by Freda Smith of Gibsonburg, Ohio for the 1957 Pillsbury Bake-Off.
The ideal version of this treat starts with a thick, soft peanut butter cookie.
Aaron Hutcherson
They’re my dad’s favorite.
So, I’ve definitely made a few different versions of the nutty treat over the years.
The addition of the chocolate kiss provides a salty-sweet flavor combo (a perennial favorite!)
Aaron Hutcherson
and really takes this cookie over the top.
However, this recipe will still work with shortening if thats all you have on hand.
I’m a smooth and creamy guy, but chunky peanut butter is fine, too.
Aaron Hutcherson
They will keep for several days before they start to dry out.
The cookies can be baked from frozen; just add an extra minute or two to the baking time.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Add a few tablespoons of sugar to a small bowl.
Scoop into balls with about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough.
Roll between your hands to form a ball, and then coat it with sugar.
Aaron Hutcherson
Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet a couple of inches apart.
Immediately press a chocolate kiss in the center of each cookie.
Simple Tip!
Aaron Hutcherson
These cookies will keep for a few days stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
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