Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 24 chocolate kisses, unwrapped
• Extra sugar for rolling
• 2 tbsp shortening (optional, for softer cookies)
• 1/4 cup coarse sugar (for extra sparkle)
• Pinch of sea salt for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.

2. Cream butter, peanut butter, and both sugars until fluffy.

3. Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla.

4. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture.

6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls.

7. Roll each ball in extra sugar.

8. Place on prepared baking sheets.

9. Bake 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.

10. Immediately press chocolate kiss into center of each cookie.

11. Let cool 2 minutes on baking sheet.

12. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Bite into these Peanut Butter Blossoms and experience the perfect marriage of rich peanut butter cookie and melty chocolate kiss! Each cookie delivers that nostalgic combination of sweet and salty, with a tender, peanutty base supporting its chocolate crown. Whether you’re baking for a cookie exchange or craving a childhood favorite, these classics prove that some combinations are simply meant to be. So preheat that oven, unwrap those kisses, and get ready to create cookies that’ll have everyone reaching for milk!