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Homemade Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Homemade Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies are a delightful treat combining the rich, creamy taste of peanut butter with the classic charm of a chocolate kiss on top. Soft and chewy with a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors, these cookies are easy to make and perfect for sharing during holidays, parties, or as a simple homemade snack.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 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

Dry Ingredients

  • 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 evenly.
  2. Cream Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which creates the perfect cookie texture.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined, ensuring the dough is smooth and cohesive.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to distribute the leavening agent and salt uniformly.
  5. Mix Dry Into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  6. Shape Dough Balls: Roll the dough into small balls approximately 1 inch in diameter and place them on a lined baking sheet, spacing to allow spreading.
  7. Bake: Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn lightly golden, indicating doneness.
  8. Add Chocolate Kisses: While the cookies are still warm, gently press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie so it melts slightly and adheres.
  9. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the chocolate sets well.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for easier creaming with sugars.
  • Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender.
  • Optionally chill dough before baking for thicker cookies.
  • If chocolate kisses are unavailable, substitute with chocolate chips or small chocolate chunks.
  • 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-3/