How to Prepare Peanut Butter Blossoms

Tired of the same old desserts? Try this easy recipe for Peanut Butter Blossoms and guarantee a great reception.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp. milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• Granulated sugar
• 48 chocolate stars

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Beat shortening and peanut butter in large bowl until well blended. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture.

3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheet.

4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a chocolate star into center of each cookie; cookie will crack around edges. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

Tips & Warnings

• Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

[LilacGirl]

on 5/24/2008 I'm going to try making these, they sound good.

[writetruth]

on 5/17/2008 Wow! These sound Great! My kids will LOVE them ~ 5 Stars ~!~