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Peanut Butter Blossoms Cookies

Peanut Butter Blossoms Cookies with a Sourdough Twist

Delight in these Peanut Butter Blossoms Cookies with a sourdough twist for a chewy texture and sweet Hershey's Kiss topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours 6 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Ensure it’s fresh for optimal texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Verify freshness for consistent results.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Verify freshness for consistent results.
  • 1 pinch Salt Unrefined salt like Redmond’s adds extra minerals.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Best at room temperature.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and forms a crunchy exterior post-baking.
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar Introduces moisture and caramel-like flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients together.
  • 0.5 cups Sourdough Discard Use within a week for best results.
  • 0.5 cups Creamy Peanut Butter Processed varieties work best for consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Favor pure extract over imitation.
For the Topping
  • 24 pieces Hershey's Kisses Various types can be used to experiment.

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients until evenly combined. Set aside.
  2. Cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. This incorporates air, ensuring soft cookies.
  3. Add egg, peanut butter, sourdough discard, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
  5. Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough in granulated sugar and place on prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake cookies for 9-11 minutes until slightly cracked and golden brown.
  9. Press a Hershey's Kiss into each warm cookie immediately after baking.
  10. Cool cookies on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough to prevent spreading and enhance flavors. Use processed peanut butter for best texture.

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