Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies – Soft, Chewy, and Perfectly Chocolatey
Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies are soft peanut butter cookies topped with a chocolate kiss. They’re quick to prepare, bake beautifully, and offer a perfect sweet-and-salty balance. Their classic appearance and rich flavor make them ideal for celebrations and gifting.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 30–36 chocolate kisses
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla. Mix well.
- Add peanut butter and blend until smooth.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture.
- Mix until dough forms.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth texture.
- Press kisses gently to avoid cracking.
- Chill dough if cookies spread too much.
- Replace chocolate kisses with mini peanut butter cups for variation.
- Store cookies in a single layer to protect the chocolate tops.