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Peanut Butter Blossoms made of chewy peanut butter cookies and sweet chocolate kiss centers. These are as fun to make as they are to eat!
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Peanut Butter Blossoms

Peanut Butter Blossoms made of chewy peanut butter cookies and sweet chocolate kiss centers. These are as fun to make as they are to eat!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Dozens
Calories: 1177kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly-packed
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 48 chocolate Kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

  • In a bowl and using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar and 1/2 of sugar until creamy.
  • Beat in egg, milk and vanilla.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture, beating on low speed until blended.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. Arrange 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. 
  • Bake in a 375 F oven for about 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and immediately top each cookie with one chocolate piece, pressing down firmly until cookie cracks around edge. 
  • Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 1177kcal | Carbohydrates: 117g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 75g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 935mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 101g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 2.5mg