Description
These classic Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies combine soft, chewy peanut butter cookie dough with a warm, melty milk chocolate kiss pressed into the center. A beloved, nostalgic treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) vanilla extract
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) salt
- 48 milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the peanut butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie while still warm. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Butter Temperature: Ensure butter is truly softened, not melted, for the best dough consistency.
- Don’t Overmix: Mix flour just until combined to keep cookies tender.
- Cookie Scoop: Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking.
- Kiss Placement: Press kisses immediately while cookies are warm so they melt slightly and adhere.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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