How to Make Mary's Peanut Butter Blossoms - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the quintessential holiday treats, Mary’s Peanut Butter Blossoms are a beloved cookie that combines the irresistible flavors of peanut butter and chocolate. These timeless cookies are a holiday favorite, but are also perfect for any time of year when you’re craving a sweet and satisfying treat. With a soft and chewy peanut butter cookie base and a gooey chocolate center, these cookies are sure to be a hit with anyone who tries them.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup shortening
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar, divided
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (9 ounce) bag milk chocolate candy kisses (such as Hershey's Kisses®), unwrapped

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 72
  • Yield: 6 dozen cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a small bowl.
  • Beat shortening, peanut butter, 1/2 cup white sugar, and brown sugar together in a large bowl until creamy. Add egg, milk, and vanilla extract; mix until just blended. Slowly add the flour mixture until dough is combined.
  • Roll dough into balls and roll into the remaining white sugar to coat. Place cookies on baking sheets and make a small indentation in the center of each using your thumb.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 9 to 11 minutes. Remove from oven and place a chocolate kiss in each indentation. Allow to cool slightly; remove from baking sheets and cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    75 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 36mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 34mg