Description
These Soft Peanut Butter Cookies With Chocolate Kisses combine creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and a soft-baked texture that’s both nostalgic and indulgent. Perfect for holiday cookie trays, everyday treats, or freezer-ready baking, this easy peanut butter cookie recipe is sure to please. Includes baking tips, freezing options, and storage guidance.
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
36 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add peanut butter and mix until fully incorporated.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
7. Use a cookie scoop to portion dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar.
8. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are set but centers remain soft.
10. Remove from oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
11. Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
12. Serve warm or allow to cool completely before storing.
Notes
Do not overbake: Cookies should look slightly underdone when removed from the oven to stay soft.
Press the chocolate kiss gently: Too much pressure can crack the cookie.
Freeze dough balls before baking if preparing ahead—just roll in sugar before baking from frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg