Peanut Butter Blossoms

Peanut Butter Blossoms are a timeless and classic cookie - A peanut butter cookie topped with a chocolate Hershey Kiss. A must have on holiday cookie trays!

We have a little over a week until Christmas. How did that happen? I'm mostly done with shopping - I just need to focus on getting my house in order! :) Of course, with four kiddos at home, that's a never-ending job!

Some of you may have heard that I recently participated in a blogger "Secret Santa." I was truly stumped as to what to send someone I really only know online. I was paired up with Britni from Play. Party. Pin. I mean, I know her, but I don't "KNOW" know her. Do you know what I mean?! I have no idea what she likes, what she has or what she may need/want. I'm a practical gifts kind of person. Of course, I stalked her blog for ideas, but I was totally at a loss. I really hope she likes what I sent! She actually received two packages from me - one being her actual present and another box that had a Christmas card and these cookies! She noted in the form that these cookies are her fave - and I can do cookies! I'm sure you'll enjoy them too - which is why I'm sharing them with you! :)

Peanut Butter Blossoms

by Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes

Yield: (45-50 cookies)

Ingredients

45-50 Hershey's Kisses, unwrapped
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
¾ cup creamy peanut butter
⅓ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Additional granulated sugar, for rolling (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°.

2. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and peanut butter with an electric mixer until well combined. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Add the egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. Gradually beat the flour mixture into the peanut butter mixture.

4. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar, if desired. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

5. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a Hershey Kiss into the center of each cookie. Allow to cool on the pan for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.