My Best Peanut Butter Blossoms

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling
• 48 Hershey's Kisses, unwrapped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
6. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in remaining granulated sugar.
7. Place dough on prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
8. Immediately press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie.
9. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• The original recipe for Peanut Butter Blossoms first appeared on the back of a Hershey's Kisses package in the 1950s.
• Peanut Butter Blossoms are one of the most popular Christmas cookies.
• Peanut Butter Blossoms are also known as Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies.