Description
Homemade Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies are soft, chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a classic chocolate kiss, offering a perfect combination of sweet and nutty flavors. These easy-to-make cookies are ideal for holidays, parties, or any day you crave a delightful 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 the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which takes about 2-3 minutes. This process incorporates air for soft cookies.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth, ensuring the batter is homogenous.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Form cookie balls: Roll the dough into small balls approximately 1 inch in diameter and place them spaced apart on a lined baking sheet to allow room for spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, indicating they are cooked but still soft.
- Add chocolate kisses: Remove the cookies from the oven and while still warm, press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie gently so it slightly melts and adheres.
- Cool the cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, preserving their texture and preventing sogginess.
Notes
- Use softened butter at room temperature to ensure the ingredients cream together smoothly for the best cookie texture.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding dry ingredients to avoid tough cookies.
- The chocolate kiss should be pressed into the cookie immediately after baking for proper melting and adherence.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For a deeper peanut flavor, use natural peanut butter without added sugar or oils.
