Peanut Butter Blossoms

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups packed light brown sugar 
• 1/2 cup butter, softened 
• 1/2 cup peanut butter 
• 1 large egg 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 2 cups all-purpose flour 
• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• ½ teaspoon salt 
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder 
• Colored sprinkles or sugar crystals 
• 32 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set aside. 
2. Using a hand mixer fitted with the flat beater attachment, beat brown sugar, butter, peanut butter,   egg, and vanilla extract at a medium setting until well blended. 
3. Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour, baking soda, salt, and, baking powder until blended. 
4. Roll 1 tablespoon-size portions of the dough into balls (about 1-inch diameter) and roll in colored sprinkles or sugar. Place on parchment-lined cookie sheets. 
5. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Do not over bake. 
6. Immediately press 1 candy in center of each cookie. Slide parchment sheet of cookies onto rack to cool completely. 

Serves: 32

Test Kitchen Tip: To prevent the crust from overbrowning, find directions on our blog Everyday Good Thinking.