Creating delicious Peanut Butter Blossoms is straightforward when you follow these simple steps:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine Peanut Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, mix together the creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, packed brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Shape Dough: Roll the dough into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
- Coat in Sugar: Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.
- Place on Baking Sheet: Place the coated balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Add Chocolate Kisses: Immediately after removing from the oven, gently press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Following these steps will guide you in creating a batch of Peanut Butter Blossoms that’s irresistibly delicious and comforting.