Peanut Blossom Cookies

Chocolate and peanut butter are a very popular combination, adding a cookie component brings pure joy to taste buds! These delicious cookies were made during a Halloween-themed potluck that my friends and I have every year. These were by far the biggest hit! Makes about two dozen. 

 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

1/2 cup organic peanut butter (creamy)

1 large organic egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

a pinch of salt

1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

Toppings:

granulated sugar to drizzle on top (about 4 tbsp)

24 pieces of chocolate*

*we used dark and milk chocolate bars, but kisses can be used as well

Preheat oven to 375 F

Combine sugars, butter and peanut butter in a large bowl

Beat at a medium speed (until light or fluffy)

Add egg, vanilla and salt

Beat until well mixed

Combine flour and baking soda in a bowl

Add flour and baking soda in four batches to mixture

The bowl will be sticky so scrape often

Shape dough into balls and sprinkle with granulated sugar

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden

Remove from oven and press chocolate into cookies