Description

Classic peanut butter cookies topped with melty Hershey Kisses, perfect for holidays, bake sales, or cozy nights in. This recipe yields soft, chewy cookies with crisp edges and a signature chocolate center.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
1 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
About 36 Hershey Kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until smooth and combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop dough balls and roll each in extra granulated sugar.
Place dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets, about 18 per sheet.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set but centers look slightly underbaked and soft.
Immediately press one Hershey Kiss into the center of each cookie after removing from the oven.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Roll dough balls in granulated sugar before baking for a crackled surface. Press Hershey Kiss into cookies immediately after baking to soften chocolate without losing shape. Chill dough 15-30 minutes if too soft or sticky. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies chewy.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximat
Calories: 130
Sugar: 10
Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 15
Protein: 3

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