Mary's Peanut Butter Blossoms
Description
The center of these classic peanut butter blossoms is filled with a signature milk chocolate kiss after baking.
Ingredients
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup shortening
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1/2 cup peanut butter
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1 1/2 cups white sugar, divided
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1/2 cup 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 (9 ounce) bag milk chocolate candy kisses (such as Hershey's Kisses®), unwrapped
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a small bowl.
3
Beat shortening, peanut butter, 1/2 cup white sugar, and brown sugar together in a large bowl until creamy. Add egg, milk, and vanilla extract; mix until just blended. Slowly add the flour mixture until dough is combined.
4
Roll dough into balls and roll into the remaining white sugar to coat. Place cookies on baking sheets and make a small indentation in the center of each using your thumb.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 9 to 11 minutes. Remove from oven and place a chocolate kiss in each indentation. Allow to cool slightly; remove from baking sheets and cool completely.