Description
These Homemade Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies are a sweet epitome of simple pleasures, promising to be a treasured favorite in any cookie collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling
- About 24 chocolate kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F, ensuring it’s perfectly prepped for baking. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper, which will help to bake the cookies evenly and prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture turns light and fluffy. This process should take about 2-3 minutes, creating a creamy foundation for the cookies.
- Introduce the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture. Beat until all components are well incorporated, ensuring a smooth consistency throughout the dough.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to your wet mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies, so be gentle.
- Roll the newly formed dough into 1-inch balls. Each of these will become a cookie. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to provide a sweet exterior and then place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Insert the baking sheet into your preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, watching the edges closely. You’ll know they’re done when the edges are just beginning to set.
- Once removed from the oven, promptly press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Allow them to remain on the sheet for about 5 minutes to settle before transferring the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
If your dough seems too sticky, chill it for 15-30 minutes before forming balls to make it manageable. Ensure your butter is truly softened to achieve the ideal creamy consistency when mixed with sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Protein: 3 g