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Peanut Blossoms

SUBMITTED BY: HersheysKitchens.com 

"Peanut butter cookies with a chocolate kiss center."
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This recipe has been rated 168 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min
Original recipe yield 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (8 ounce) package HERSHEY®'S KISSES® Milk Chocolates
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup REESE'S® Creamy or Crunchy Peanut Butter
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup white sugar for decoration

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oven to 375 F. Remove wrappers from chocolate pieces.
  2. Beat shortening and peanut butter in large bowl until well blended. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture.
  3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a chocolate piece into center of each cookie; cookie will crack around edges. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 14, 2003 by Navy_Mommy 
I have had this recipe for years and they are great. The only thing is if you over bake the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 22, 2003 by JOSIE 
A classic!! These are so much fun for kids to make and it's such a crowd pleaser. I usually... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 23, 2003 by schmerna 
A fabulous classic, everyone loves these cookies. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 6, 2003 by KALAHEO 
I took this to a holiday cookie exchange: big hit! This was easy and even fun to make, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 27, 2002 by aeposey 
Wonderful, classic cookie. Great for gift-giving at the holidays. I like a slightly sweeter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 1, 2007 by Kristy Bach 
classic peanut blossoms recipe. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 22, 2004 by SNICKSTER 
Turned out great - wonderful flavor! I followed JBAILEY's advice and cooked them for 7 1/2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 4, 2004 by DRSPIKE 
Just the recipe I was looking for. These sold out even before the bake sale officially... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 20, 2003 by Tracey 
These cookies were a Christmas favorite while I was growing up. Now that I am married, I am... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 19, 2003 by AUGRATIN 
Seriously, the best cookie I've ever baked or tasted. Someone please take away my oven so I... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Peanut Blossoms

Servings Per Recipe: 48

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 98

  • Total Fat: 5.8g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg
  • Sodium: 75mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1.9g

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