When I think about the holidays and what makes them special I always think about cookies. Not just because they're delicious, but because the act of making cookies with my kids and family always brings a smile to my face.
As far as what is the favorite holiday cookie, well that varies from state to state, and family to family. My families favorite holiday cookie to bake this time of year is the peanut butter blossom cookie. There is something about a peanut butter cookie with a chocolate kiss on top that makes this cookie our families favorite to bake and eat.
Throw on some holiday tunes and start a new tradition with your family today and bake some peanut butter blossom cookies.
The recipe below is what my family uses for our peanut butter blossom cookies. Comment below on your favorite holiday cookie recipe!
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookie
1 ¾ cup All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
½ cup Creamy Peanut Butter
½ cup salted Butter (room temperature)
½ cup Granulated Sugar
½ cup Light Brown Sugar (lightly packed)
1 Large Egg
2 tablespoon Milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
½ cup Granulated Sugar (additional amount for coating cookies)
11 oz Bag of Hershey Kisses ( I use the ones with almonds)
INSTRUCTIONS
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. 1 ¾ cup All-Purpose Flour,1 teaspoon Baking Soda,½ teaspoon Salt
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream together the peanut butter, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar on medium-high speed until well blended. ½ cup Creamy Peanut Butter,½ cup Unsalted Butter,½ cup Granulated Sugar,½ cup Light Brown Sugar
Add in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. 1 Large Egg,2 tablespoon Milk,1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Reduce the mixer speed, gradually adding in the dry mixture until completely blended
Place the cookie dough tightly wrapped on the top of the mixing bowl with plastic wrap (or alternative) and chill the cookie dough for a minimum of 1 hour.
After dough has chilled, line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats, adjust the oven rack to the 2nd level mark (just above center), and preheat the oven to 375°F.
Using a spoon and your clean hands, shape the cookie dough into 1 inch balls, roll in granulated sugar, and place about 1 ½ - 2 inches apart on lined baking sheets. ½ cup Granulated Sugar
Bake for 7-8 minutes, then remove from oven and place a milk chocolate kiss on each cookie, pressing down gently to create the crackly cookie edges. 11 oz Bag of Hershey Kisse
Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a cooking rack to cool completely.
Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread for up to a week.
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