Description
Irresistible peanut butter kiss cookies bring classic comfort with a sweet chocolate twist, blending creamy nutty goodness and rich Hershey’s kisses. Bakers discover pure delight in this simple, nostalgic treat that melts hearts and satisfies cookie cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies Base:
- 1 cup (240 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (110 g) brown sugar
- 1 egg
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Topping:
- 24 unwrapped Hershey Kisses
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and arranging a silicone mat or parchment paper on a baking sheet for optimal cookie performance.
- Utilize an electric mixer to create a smooth, homogeneous blend of peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar, whipping until the mixture reaches a creamy consistency.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, thoroughly integrating these liquid components to develop a unified dough structure.
- Craft uniform cookie portions by scooping and rolling the mixture into perfectly rounded 1 ¼-inch spheres, strategically positioning them on the prepared baking surface with generous spacing.
- Transfer the cookie-laden sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the edges to set and develop a delicate golden perimeter through an 8-minute baking cycle.
- Execute a precise finishing touch by gently nestling a Hershey Kiss into the center of each warm cookie, creating a chocolate focal point.
- Exercise patience by permitting the cookies to cool completely, enabling the chocolate to stabilize and the cookie texture to solidify before indulging in these delectable treats.
Notes
- Swap peanut butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version perfect for school lunches or allergic individuals.
- Chill dough for 15-30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and create more uniform, prettier cookies.
- For gluten-sensitive friends, confirm your peanut butter is certified gluten-free, as some brands might have cross-contamination risks.
- Use room temperature egg and kiss chocolates to ensure even baking and smooth chocolate melting into cookie center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 139
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 78 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg