Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
These peanut butter kiss cookies combine a soft, chewy peanut butter center with a rich chocolate Hershey’s Kiss on top. They are simple to prepare and perfect for cookie trays or an everyday sweet treat.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup peanut butter Creamy peanut butter recommended
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar Packed brown sugar works best
- 2 large eggs Room temperature eggs are ideal
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
For topping
- 24 pieces Hershey's Kisses Use different flavored Kisses for variety
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, blend together peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, combining until fully mixed.
Baking
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes or until they start to turn golden.
- Remove from the oven and immediately press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. For longer storage, place the cookies in a freezer-safe container and freeze them. Thaw at room temperature before serving.