Peanut Butter Blossoms
Description
These peanut butter blossoms are baked for just 10 minutes then topped with a chocolate kiss for a crowd-pleasing treat perfect for holiday cookie trays.
Ingredients
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1 cup shortening
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1 cup peanut butter
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1 1/2 cups white sugar, divided
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2 large eggs
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1/4 cup milk
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 (9 ounce) bags milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease or line cookie sheets.
3
Beat shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar, and 1 cup white sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
4
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in milk and vanilla.
5
Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into peanut butter mixture until well blended.
6
Shape spoonfuls of dough into balls and roll in remaining 1/2 cup white sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into each cookie.
8
Allow to cool completely; the kiss will harden as it cools.