Tis the season for holiday baking! Each year I try a couple of new cookie recipes, but there are a few classics that I am sure to always make. Ask any member of my family what their favorite holiday cookie is, and they are sure to say Peanut Butter Blossoms. This recipe for classic Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies has been pulled from my recipe box countless times, although it isn’t the recipe that I started out with. A few years back I came across a version of this recipe that includes Crisco® shortening. This version of the classic favorite is by far the best. It makes a more chewy and light cookie. Perfection. I’m excited to partner with Crisco® to share this favorite holiday cookie recipe with you.

Last week I stopped into Publix to stock up on Crisco® and some other holiday baking essentials. I go through a lot of Crisco® Baking Sticks this time of the year. My pantry is currently overflowing with holiday baking supplies for the many cookies and other sweet treats I’ll be baking for Christmas. I can’t wait to get started!

Each holiday season I bake cookies for family, friends, neighbors, plus a few extra for Santa Claus. I do a triple batch of Peanut Butter Blossoms.

Did you know that Peanut Butter Blossom cookies are Santa’s favorite? I have it on good authority that they are indeed Santa’s favorite Christmas Eve snack. Delivering all those toys works up quite an appetite.

You’ll want to be sure to leave out a few Peanut Butter Blossom cookies for Santa, along with some milk.

Classic Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

Ingredients:
1/2 cup Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup white sugar
48 chocolate kisses

Directions:

Cream Crisco® Shortening and peanut butter in large mixing bowl. Gradually add 1/2 cup white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture.

Roll dough into 1-inch balls and then roll in 1/4 cup white sugar. Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes. Remove from oven; press a chocolate kiss in the center of each cookie. Return to oven for an additional 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove cookies to a rack to cool completely.

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What is your favorite holiday recipe?

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