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Homemade Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Homemade Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies are a delightful treat featuring a soft and chewy peanut butter cookie base topped with a melting chocolate Kiss. Perfect for peanut butter lovers, these cookies combine creamy peanut butter, brown sugar sweetness, and the classic touch of a chocolate candy center, baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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

  1. Preheat Oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, ensuring proper aeration for a tender cookie texture.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture until well combined to incorporate moisture and flavor.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  5. Form Cookie Balls. Roll the dough into small balls about 1 inch in diameter and place them spaced on a lined baking sheet to prepare for baking.
  6. Bake Cookies. Bake the dough balls for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, indicating they are cooked through but still soft.
  7. Add Chocolate Kisses. While the cookies are still warm, press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie; the warmth will slightly melt the chocolate, adhering it nicely.
  8. Cool Cookies. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, for better texture.
  • Do not overbake the cookies to maintain softness.
  • Press the chocolate kiss in while cookies are warm for a perfect melt and adhesion.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/homemade-peanut-butter-kiss-cookies-recipe-2/