Tiny Mini Kisses Peanut Blossoms Recipe
Description: Delightfully miniature versions of the classic peanut blossom cookies, these Tiny Mini Kisses Peanut Blossoms are adorned with a mini Hershey’s kiss on top, creating a sweet treat perfect for gatherings. Though the recipe yields a large batch, it can be tricky to halve, making it an ideal choice for parties or bake sales.
Recipe Details
| Category | Dessert |
|---|---|
| Total Time | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| Prep Time | 20 minutes |
| Cook Time | 1 hour 20 minutes |
| Servings | 168 cookies |
| Rating | 5/5 based on 2 reviews |
| Keywords | Cookie & Brownie, For Large Groups, < 4 Hours |
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Creamy peanut butter | 3/4 cup |
| Shortening | 1/2 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1/3 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1/3 cup |
| Egg | 1 |
| Milk | 3 tablespoons |
| Vanilla extract | 1 1/2 teaspoons |
| All-purpose flour | 1/2 cup |
| Baking soda | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Additional sugar (for rolling) | 12 tablespoons |
Nutritional Information (per cookie)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 29.7 |
| Total Fat | 1.8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 1.7 mg |
| Sodium | 18.1 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Sugars | 1.9 g |
| Protein | 0.6 g |
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined and fluffy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating until everything is well blended.
- Form the Cookies: Shape the dough into small 1/2-inch balls and roll them in the additional sugar.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the cookie balls on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them 1 1/2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 5-6 minutes or until the cookies are set.
- Add the Kisses: As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, press a mini Hershey’s kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Cool: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these delightful Tiny Mini Kisses Peanut Blossoms at your next gathering, sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike!
