Chocolate Kiss Peanut Butter Cookies
Soft, chewy, and downright irresistible, Chocolate Kiss Peanut Butter Cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty decadence! This classic recipe blends the rich creaminess of peanut butter with a buttery cookie base, then takes it over the top with a perfectly placed Hershey’s Kiss for a touch of chocolatey indulgence. Rolled in sugar for a lightly crispy exterior, these cookies bake to golden perfection in just 10 minutes, making them the ideal quick treat for any occasion. Whether you're prepping for a holiday cookie swap or simply craving a nostalgic dessert, this recipe is your go-to guide for creating bakery-quality cookies right at home. Perfectly portioned to yield 24 servings, these cookies are as easy to make as they are to share—though you might not want to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 24 pieces Hershey's Kisses
- 0.25 cup additional granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Scoop out 1-inch portions of dough and roll them into balls using your hands.
Roll each dough ball in the additional granulated sugar to coat them evenly, and place them on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
While the cookies are baking, unwrap the Hershey's Kisses and set them aside.
Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, gently press one Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie. The cookie will crack slightly around the edges, which is normal.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your delicious Chocolate Kiss Peanut Butter Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
155 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.5 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 76 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 56 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
