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A tray of bright red velvet cookies topped with milk chocolate kisses and rolled in sparkling sugar
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Red Velvet Peanut Butter Blossoms

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 145kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all -purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large eg g
  • 1 tablespoon mil k
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
  • 24 milk chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg, milk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until the color is uniform.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in the extra granulated sugar to coat.
  • Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are set.
  • Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie allowing the edges to crack slightly.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely so the chocolate resets.