Caramel Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Recipe
These cookies combine the rich flavors of peanut butter and caramel, topped with a chocolate kiss for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 24 pieces unwrapped caramel candies
- ½ cup granulated sugar for rolling
- 24 pieces unwrapped chocolate kisses
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter and packed brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt, mixing until a uniform dough forms.
- Scoop portions of dough and roll into balls, then coat each ball in granulated sugar.
- Place the sugar-coated balls on the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove from oven and press a caramel candy into the center of each cookie.
- Return to oven for an additional 2 minutes to soften the caramel.
- Press a chocolate kiss into each softened caramel.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For an elegant touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the cookies and sprinkle with sea salt.