Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup additional sugar for rolling
• About 24 chocolate kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Make the cookie dough: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until a dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
4. Shape and roll: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the additional sugar until coated, and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
5. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the tops are just starting to crack. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft.
6. Add chocolate kisses: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. The cookies may crack slightly around the edges—this is normal.
7. Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Tips

For the best flavor, use a good-quality peanut butter and make sure your chocolate kisses are unwrapped before baking for easy placement. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.