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A close-up showcases a delicious Peanut Butter Kiss Cookie, topped with a Hershey's Kiss, perfect for holiday baking.
Lady Maria

Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies Ultimate

These melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter cookies are topped with a sweet Hershey's Kiss, creating the perfect balance of flavors and textures. This easy-to-follow recipe will yield a batch of irresistible cookies that are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 36
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Approximately 36 Hershey's Kisses, unwrapped
  • Granulated sugar, for dipping optional

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • whisk
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
  • Fork
  • wire rack
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl (or the bowl of your stand mixer), cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes on medium speed.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  8. Using a fork, flatten each cookie in a criss-cross pattern. Dip the fork in sugar between cookies to prevent sticking (optional).
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The cookies should still be slightly soft in the center.
  10. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and immediately press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading. If cookies spread too thin, make sure butter isn't too soft and chill the dough longer. Press Kisses into cookies immediately after baking. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Variations include adding cocoa powder for chocolate peanut butter cookies, rolling dough in chopped peanuts, adding sprinkles, using different flavored Kisses, or adding espresso powder.