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Lighter Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies with Hershey Kiss

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These lighter peanut butter blossom cookies with Hershey Kiss have all the nostalgia of the classic cookie—a soft peanut butter base and melty chocolate center—but with simple swaps that make them feel a little better for you. Quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (130g) creamy peanut butter (no-stir variety like Skippy Natural or Jif Natural)
  • ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅓ cup (66g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (120g) whole wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 24 Hershey Kisses, unwrapped (milk or dark chocolate)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat ¼ cup softened unsalted butter, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, and ¼ cup packed light brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides halfway through.
  4. Beat in ½ cup creamy peanut butter, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
  5. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. If the dough feels too soft, chill in the fridge for 15 minutes (optional but recommended).
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) and roll into smooth balls. You should get 24 balls.
  8. Roll each dough ball in 2 tablespoons granulated sugar until completely coated.
  9. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden around the edges. Centers will still look soft.
  11. Immediately after removing from the oven, gently press one unwrapped Hershey Kiss into the center of each cookie.
  12. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Don’t overbake—pull cookies when edges are set but centers are soft. Room temperature ingredients matter for proper mixing. Measure peanut butter correctly. Press Hershey Kisses within 30 seconds of baking for best results. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter. For vegan, use plant-based butter, flax egg, and vegan chocolate.

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