Description
Homemade Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies are soft, chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a classic chocolate kiss. Perfectly sweetened and baked to a light golden edge, they combine creamy peanut butter flavor with the rich melt of a chocolate kiss for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Topping
- 24 chocolate kisses
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth base for the dough.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the ingredients are well combined, which adds moisture and flavor to the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into small balls about 1 inch in diameter and place them evenly spaced on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for approximately 10 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating they are cooked but still soft.
- Add Chocolate Kisses: Immediately after baking, while the cookies are still warm, press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie to allow it to slightly melt and adhere.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the ideal texture and preventing sogginess.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter to ensure easy creaming.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep cookies tender.
- You can substitute chocolate kisses with any bite-sized chocolate pieces if preferred.
- For extra flair, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on the chocolate kisses while still warm.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
