Kiss Cookies

Peanut Butter Blossoms (AKA... Kiss cookies!)

 

1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature

3/4 cup (185 grams) peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)

1/3 cup (70 grams) light brown sugar

1/3 cup (65 grams) granulated white sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 tablespoons milk

1 1/2 cups (195 grams) all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

Coating (optional):

1/3 cup (65 grams) granulated white sugar

1. In the bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), beat the butter until creamy and smooth. 

2. Add the peanut butter and sugars and beat until light and fluffy (about 2 - 3 minutes). 

3. Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat to combine. Beat in the milk. In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the peanut butter mixture and beat until incorporated. 

4. Cover and chill the batter for about an hour, or until firm enough to roll into balls.

5.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and place rack in the center of the oven. 

6. Roll the batter into 1 inch (2.5) round balls. If desired, place the granulated white sugar in a shallow bowl and roll each ball in the sugar. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches (5 cm) apart.

 7.Bake the cookies for about 8 - 10 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned. Immediately upon removing the cookies from the oven, place an unwrapped Chocolate Kiss into the center of each cookie, pressing down gently until the cookie just starts to crack. Cool completely on a wire rack. 

Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

Thanks to Joy of Baking.com where I found this yummy recipe!! A few modifications... I didn't cool the batter at all and they turned out quite delicious. Also, the sugar coating is really not optional. =] If you want a little variation, I used hugs instead of kisses and it was HEAVENLY! In my oven 7 minutes was about perfect, but you'll have to decide what time is for yours =] Enjoy!

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