Mom's Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Description
Peanut butter blossoms, peanut butter cookies with a chocolate kiss in the center, are a favorite during the holiday season.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup peanut butter
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1/2 cup shortening
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1/3 cup white sugar
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1/3 cup light brown sugar
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1 egg
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2 tablespoons milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 (8 ounce) package milk chocolate candy kisses (such as Hershey's Kisses®), unwrapped
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Beat peanut butter and shortening together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; add white sugar and brown sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk, and vanilla extract to creamed mixture and beat until smooth.
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Mix flour, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl; gradually beat into the creamed mixture until dough is just mixed. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and arrange on a baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.