Melt In Your Mouth Peanut Butter Blossoms
Description: Delight in the rich, creamy texture of these Melt In Your Mouth Peanut Butter Blossoms, an irresistible dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds. This recipe, adapted from BH&G’s Biggest Book of Cookies, promises to be a family favorite, especially when you swap in the new Hershey’s Kisses filled with caramel for an extra special treat. After a fun evening of baking, I found myself faced with the question, “What’s for dessert?”—and I can assure you, these cookies vanished in a heartbeat.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Shortening | ½ cup |
| Peanut butter | ½ cup |
| Granulated sugar | ½ cup |
| Brown sugar | ½ cup |
| Baking powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Baking soda | 1/8 teaspoon |
| Egg | 1 large |
| Milk | 2 tablespoons |
| Vanilla | 1 teaspoon |
| All-purpose flour | 1 ¾ cups |
| Granulated sugar (for rolling) | ¼ cup |
Nutritional Information (per cookie)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 99.8 |
| Total Fat | 5.1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg |
| Sodium | 27.9 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 12.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugars | 8.2 g |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure that the cookies bake evenly.
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Cream the Fats: In the bowl of your electric mixer, combine the shortening and peanut butter. Beat on medium to high speed for approximately 30 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
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Add Sugars and Leavening Agents: To the creamed mixture, add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy, occasionally scraping down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is mixed thoroughly.
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Incorporate the Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, followed by the milk and vanilla extract. Mix until these ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is creamy.
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Blend in the Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture. If your mixer struggles to incorporate the flour completely, you can finish mixing it in by hand with a wooden spoon.
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Form the Cookies: Using your hands, shape the cookie dough into one-inch balls.
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Sugar Coating: Roll each dough ball in the reserved ¼ cup of granulated sugar until they are evenly coated.
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Prepare for Baking: Place the sugar-coated balls on an ungreased cookie sheet, ensuring they are spaced about two inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
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Bake: Bake the cookies in your preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly browned. Keep a close eye on them to avoid overbaking, as you want them soft and tender.
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Add the Kisses: As soon as you remove the cookies from the oven, gently press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each warm cookie. This will create a delicious melty surprise when bitten into.
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Cool Down: Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Hide the Treats: Once cooled, consider hiding these delightful cookies from your children, as they tend to disappear quickly if left unattended!
Enjoy these Melt In Your Mouth Peanut Butter Blossoms with friends and family, and savor the delightful combination of peanut butter and chocolate that will surely bring smiles all around.
