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Festive Christmas Tree Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

Christmas Tree Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Chocolate candy kisses

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until they are lightly golden.
  8. Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.