Peanut Blossom Cookies

The perfect peanut butter cookie, dusted with sugar and sealed with a kiss.

Ingredients

• 1 cups (150 g) whole wheat flour
• ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt, optional
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup (130 g) peanut butter
• ⅓ cup (70 g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (110 g) brown sugar
• ½ cup (113 g) butter
• ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
• 22 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Fit the Food Processor with the Multi-Use Blade.
2. In a bowl, stir together the flours, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Place large eggs, vanilla, peanut butter, sugars and butter into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid. Start the machine and process for 40-50 seconds.
4. Add the dry ingredients into the container, start the machine and process 20-30 seconds or until the cookie dough is combined.
5. Using a 1 ½-inch-thick (4 cm) scoop, shape dough into round balls. Roll the balls into ¼ cup of sugar, and place 2 inches (5 cm) apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
6. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until very light golden brown. Immediately press 1 chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Remove to cooling racks.

Nutrition

Per serving

• Calories: 170

• Total Fat: 9g

• Total Carbohydrate: 21g

  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 13g

• Protein: 4g

• Cholesterol: 25mg

• Sodium: 160mg