hersheys kisses

Peanut Blossom Cookies

all-purpose flour

salt

baking soda

baking powder

peanuts

(2 sticks) butter, softened but still cool

dark brown sugar

sugar

peanut butter

eggs

vanilla extract

Hershey's Chocolate Kisses (any variety), wrappers removed

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and make...

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and make sure an oven rack is positioned in the middle of the oven. Line two aluminum rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper, silpat liners or lightly grease with cooking spray. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together, 1 ¾...

In a medium bowl, whisk together, 1 ¾ cups flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. In a food processor or blender, process the remaining 1 cup flour and 1 cup peanuts together until finely ground and well-combined. Stir the peanut flour mixture into the bowl with the flour, salt and baking soda/powder.

In a large bowl, beat the butter and...

In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugars together with an electric mixer (hand mixer or stand mixer), until the mixture is light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Add the peanut butter and continue to beat until combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition, until incorporated, about 30 seconds, then beat in the vanilla, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl, if necessary. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the flour mixture in two batches, mixing until incorporated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes until it is fairly stiff.

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and space...

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and space 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake the cookies for 9-10 minutes, until the outsides are set and the edges are just barely beginning to crack. Working quickly, remove the sheet from the oven and press one Hershey Kiss into the center of each cookie. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for another 1-2 minutes, until the cookies are lightly golden and the Hershey Kiss is glistening (but not melted into a puddle).

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet...

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes before removing the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough and Hershey Kisses.

Divinity is a classic southern holiday candy that is little more than egg whites and sugar. Make these on a dry day, rainy weather and high humidity will keep this candy from setting.

Divinity Kisses

granulated sugar

light corn syrup

water

vanilla

Hershey’s Chocolate Kisses (unwrapped)

Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in a 2 quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture boils. Cook without stirring until the syrup reaches 260F (hard ball stage) or until a small amount of syrup dropped into very cold water forms a ball which is hard enough to hold its shape, yet malleable.

Immediately beat egg whites and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually pour the hot syrup in a thin stream over the egg whites, beating at high speed. Add vanilla and beat until the candy is stiff and holds its shape.

Piping method: Quickly transfer the candy to a large piping bag with 1/2-inch hole snipped. Swiftly pipe the candy into the paper liners, about 5 at a time, and quickly press a chocolate kiss into the tops of each 5 candies. Continue with the next five cups and chocolate kisses until all 30 pieces of candy are piped into cups and topped with a kiss. Cool.

Drop method: Quickly drop candy by spoonfuls onto waxed paper using two spoons. Use one spoon to dip the candy from the bowl and the other spoon to push the candy off of the first spoon and onto the waxed paper. Top each candy with a chocolate kiss. Cool.

Drying divinity candy: Divinity requires a brief drying period before storage. After piping in cupcake liners or dropping the candy on waxed paper, leave the candy uncovered for about 12 hours or overnight. The finished candy should be dry to the touch on the outside, but light and soft inside.

Storage: Divinity should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. If you’re packaging them for short term (a few pieces that will be eaten soon after) a candy box is acceptable. Long-term storage requires air-tight packaging. Packaged air-tight, candies will stay fresh at room temperature for 10-14 days. Do not store candies in the refrigerator. Condensation from refrigeration will make the candies slimy.

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