Get ready to experience cookie perfection that will make your taste buds dance with joy! These irresistible Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies are the ultimate combination of rich, creamy peanut butter and decadent chocolate that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe. Imagine a soft, chewy cookie with a surprise chocolate kiss nestled right in the center - it's like a flavor explosion that transforms an ordinary cookie into an extraordinary treat that'll become your new go-to dessert for any occasion!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 24 chocolate kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly using a hand mixer or wooden spoon until the ingredients are well blended and form a smooth, cohesive dough.
- Roll the dough into small, uniform balls approximately 1 inch in diameter. Place the balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the tops are set but still soft.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press an unwrapped chocolate kiss into the center of each warm cookie, creating a slight indentation.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, which helps the kiss set in place.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack and let them cool completely until the chocolate kiss firms up.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients for the smoothest dough consistency
- Don't overmix the cookie dough to keep cookies tender
- For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop or weigh each dough ball
- Place chocolate kisses immediately after baking while cookies are still warm
- Let cookies cool completely to allow chocolate to set properly
- For extra richness, use creamy peanut butter instead of crunchy
- Chill the dough for 15-30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading
- Store cookies in a single layer to maintain their perfect shape and prevent chocolate from smudging
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 150kcal
Carbohydrates: 13g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 10mg
