Peanut Blossoms Recipe
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Peanut Blossoms

By: HersheysKitchens.com 
"Peanut butter cookies with a chocolate kiss center."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (120)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 98 | Total Fat: 5.8g | Cholesterol: 5mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2003 by Navy_Mommy   view full review
I have had this recipe for years and they are great. The only thing is if you over bake the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2003 by JOSIE   view full review
A classic!! These are so much fun for kids to make and it's such a crowd pleaser. I usually...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by schmerna   view full review
A fabulous classic, everyone loves these cookies.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2007 by Kristy Bachelder   view full review
classic peanut blossoms recipe.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2003 by KALAHEO   view full review
I took this to a holiday cookie exchange: big hit! This was easy and even fun to make, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2003 by ST.JON   view full review
Quick, fun and easy...and everyone loves them!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2002 by aeposey   view full review
Wonderful, classic cookie. Great for gift-giving at the holidays. I like a slightly sweeter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2004 by SNICKSTER Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Turned out great - wonderful flavor! I followed JBAILEY's advice and cooked them for 7 1/2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by DRSPIKE   view full review
Just the recipe I was looking for. These sold out even before the bake sale officially...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by JBAILEY214   view full review
If you like the taste of peanut butter and chocolate, these are probably some of the best...

 

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