Peanut Butter Blossoms Day 5 Cookie Blitz

 HOLIDAY COOKIE COUNTDOWN

Holiday baking wouldn't be the same if we didn't include a tray of traditional Peanut Butter Blossoms

The recipe comes from #2 Peanut Butter Cookies from Betty Crocker Cookie Book p.79
Cook's notes: This has been one of my favorite tried and true recipes from the book. You know it's a keeper when food stains highlight the page :)

Check out the price of $3.95 for this book, it's that old! The recipe makes about 18-20 cookies.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar 
• 1/2 cup white sugar 
• 1/2 cup butter softened 
• 1/2 cup chunky Skippy Peanut Butter 
• 1 large egg 
• 1-1/4 cups flour  
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 

Directions:

• Beat sugars, butter, margarine, peanut butter, and egg. 
• Stir in remaining ingredients and place bowl in the freezer for 1/2 hour or refrigerator for an hour to make sure dough is chilled for easier handling. 
• Heat oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
• Shape dough into 1-1/2 inch balls and place on sheet 3 inches apart and bake for 9 minutes. 
• Immediately add a chocolate kiss to baked cookies. Transfer to a wire rack for cooling time.  

Consider a twist to your favorite Peanut Butter Blossoms 

Mini Reese Peanut Butter Blossoms Cups  https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2018/04/friday-favorites.html

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