Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 24 milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat the butter and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the butter mixture and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk until fully combined.

6. 6

   Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until a soft dough forms.

7. 7

   Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.

8. 8

   Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

9. 9

   Bake until the edges are just set and the tops are slightly cracked, 8 to 10 minutes.

   8:00 · Bake cookies
10. 10

    Remove from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.

11. 11

    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

    5:00 · Cool on sheet