Mrs. Claus' Kitchen

Peanut Butter Blossoms

by Ali Elf

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Bake classic Peanut Butter Blossoms for a sweet holiday treat! These soft peanut butter cookies topped with a Hershey’s kiss are perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, gifting, or enjoying with family during the holiday season.

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 egg 1
  • /2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • Hershey's Kisses

Procedure

  1. Combine all ingredients except the kisses in a bowl.
  2. Mix and form small balls using rounded teaspoons for each.
  3. Roll balls in granulated sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  4. Bake 9-10 minutes in 350 degree oven.
  5. Remove from oven and immediately place candy kiss in center of cookie, pressing down until cookie cracks around the edge.