I know your secret.
I know that most of the time when you click on a recipe to read that post, you just scroll right on down the page till you get to the recipe you can print.
Blah, blah, blah, scroll, scroll, scroll – OH, THERE IT IS!
Wanna know how I know? Because I do it too.
I don’t have time to read all that – I just want the recipe. So, that’s what I’m going to attempt to do when I post a recipe for you from now on.
I’ve been making these cookies for years. I found the recipe in an OLD Hershey cookbook – as in, “almost falling apart and the pages are yellow” old. I’ve made a few tweaks over the years to make them fit our eating habits and just to work better. They make great hostess gifts or cookies for a potluck, because hello – chocolate and peanut butter = true love forever.
Before I give you the recipe, I want to make sure you get you some USA Pans, girl. These cookies slide right off like butter and there is no sugar mess to clean up. Just wipe and put back in the cabinet. Miracle pans. I’ve replaced all my pans with USA Pans.
Peanut Butter Blossoms
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup granulated “white” sugar (I use unbleached sugar)
- 1/3 cup sucanat (or brown sugar)
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Granulated sugar
- Hershey Kisses, unwrapped in the amount of cookies you end up with
In a mixing bowl, mix together the softened butter and peanut butter until well blended.- Stir in the sugars until mixed in.
- Add egg and vanilla. Stir.
- Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
- Shape dough into small cookie sized balls. I usually end up with around 24-27 cookies.
- Roll balls in the granulated sugar and place on parchment lined cookie sheet or unlined USA Pan.
- Do not smash the cookies.
- Bake at 375 for 9-12 minutes or just until the edges start to set. I usually go 10 minutes.
- Remove cookies from oven and immediately place an unwrapped Kiss in the middle of each cookie and press down slightly until cookie cracks. You don’t want it to break apart – so press lightly.
- Remove from cookie sheet after 1 minute and cool completely. This might take a while because the Kisses will be slightly melted at the bottom, acting like a “glue” to adhere to the cookie.
Yield: 24-27 cookies
Hello Stacy! I’m in western NC…so we are neighbors!! I got my mother a couple of USA pans for mother’s day based of your recommendation :). I see the directions suggest no non stick spray/ butter etc.. Does this always hold true? Also, what’s the best way to wash them to make them last for years and years? Handwash only? Thanks in advance! I love your energy and enthusiasm! And your bravery you have with that white sofa!!!! Lol. Every time you scope I think, omg that’s so white and with all her kids!!
Hi Kimberly! Thanks for the comments 🙂 Nothing sticks to these pans – the special silicone release coating that USA Bakeware has patented is no joke. Don’t ever use cooking spraying ever on these pans. If you are concerned about something sticking, you can grease/flour the pan according to your recipe, but I have found that usually, no greasing is necessary.
For care, I would only wash them by hand with a soft cloth or sponge and some mild dish soap. Always clean the pans as soon as they are cool enough to touch. These aren’t pans you want to let sit dirty in the sink overnight. Also, make sure you don’t broil or bake anything at a temperate higher than 450 degrees. Too high temperatures can compromise the pan’s non-stick coating.
— Julie, HH Team
Thank you so much Julie for all of the tips! I know my mom is going to love them!!
I LOVE USA pans! They’re my absolute favorite! You’re right – those cookies always slide off like butter. I’ve been using them for years and I have yet to make a stain on mine!
And you’re so right. I always scroll to the bottom of the page for the recipe. (Except for when I read Pioneer Woman recipes because her commentary is so hilarious.) Why in the world do I bother, then, to write out such details on my recipes on my blog?!
I just found your blog through Crystal Paine – I will definitely be coming back! The content on here is so fun to read! 🙂
-Mauri @ http://www.theamericanpatriette.com
So glad you found Humorous Homemaking! And we definitely love The Pioneer Woman and Money Saving Mom around here. 🙂
— Julie, HH Team
These are my Mom’s favorite cookies! I make them for her every year at Christmas. I am going to have to check out those USA pans!
YES! ASAP!
One of my favorites.
My other favorite is cinnamon roll sugar cookies.
We call those Snickerdoodles!
Buahahaha you are so right!! I do just show up for the recipe…most times! 😉 But your intro was short and sweet and hilarious!! And thanks for the tip on the USA Pans! I have heard you talk about them before, but didn’t look them up. They are a lot more reasonably priced than I thought they would be. <3
You will looooooooooooooooooooooove them!
My mom used to make these at Christmas!! I’m so excited to find the recipe! Thanks for sharing.
They are a GREAT Christmas cookie. Or New Years cookie. Or Valentine cookie. Basically, just any ole day you want a cookie. 🙂
I just made these today! I reduced the sugar in the recipe to 1/4 c each and no one noticed! Yay! I also made half of the cookies without rolling them in the sugar. They didn’t look as festive, but no one noticed an they still tasted great!
Hooray! I’m glad to hear they turned out well! Great tweaks. 🙂
This is my favorite Christmas cookie by far! But, a cheater’s way to do it, is you can use Peanut Butter cookie dough already made, and roll it around in sugar, and then slap a Hershey Kiss on top. I saw that somewhere and now that’s how i make them every year. Still tastes the same. 🙂 But, of course, I’m sure home made is better.
Merry Christmas from North Mississippi!
Wendy
Homemade IS better – you know I’m a LOVER of fresh ground flour – but it’s nice to know there is a tweak when needed! 🙂 Thanks for sharing that tip with us, Wendy!
OK..I could not come up with one Christmas song to reply with (even thought I love them!!!). In my defense I have a head cold and my brain is not working. Just wanted to tell you that you crack me up. When I need a chuckle I read one of your posts. Always cheers me up. So thank you for that!
I’m sorry you’re not feeling well…but you know what they say: laughter is the best medicine! 🙂 Ha ha!
Do you mill your own flour for recipes like this? I’m new to milling and still learning what to mill and how to use it. (Currently rewatching all your videos and bought the cookbook you suggested.)
Yes! Soft white wheat is best in cookies. You can holler at me any time with your questions via email. stacy AT humoroushomemaking DOT com 🙂