Peanut Butter Blossoms
These are great holiday cookies! The traditional recipe calls for Hershey's Kisses, but Reese's Peanut Butter Cups make a great substitute.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 36 mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups unwrapped
Instructions
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Heat oven to 375°F.
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In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar, peanut butter, butter and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until well blended.
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Stir in flour, baking soda and baking powder until dough forms.
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Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in additional granulated sugar.
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On ungreased cookie sheets, place about 2 inches apart.
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Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Immediately press 1 chocolate candy in center of each cookie.
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Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack.
