Peanut Butter Chocolate Kiss Cookies
Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a rich chocolate kiss. Perfect for holiday baking or anytime treats!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling
- 36 chocolate kisses unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk, then mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat each in granulated sugar.
- Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set and cookies appear slightly puffed.
- Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie after removing them from the oven.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure the cookies are warm but not too hot when pressing in the chocolate kiss to prevent melting.
