Description
Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies rolled in sugar and topped with a chocolate kiss — these classic holiday treats are irresistibly nostalgic and packed with rich, nutty flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 30 to 36 Hershey’s Kisses
- Sugar Coating:
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and peanut butter together until creamy (1–2 minutes).
- Add brown sugar and ¼ cup granulated sugar. Mix on medium speed until smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
- Beat in the egg until fully incorporated.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and milk until combined.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low until just combined.
- Cover and chill the dough for 1 hour. If chilling longer, let dough soften at room temp before scooping.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Place remaining ½ cup granulated sugar in a small bowl.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, then roll in sugar. Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until tops begin to crack. Do not let them brown.
- Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes.
- Gently press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Let cool on the baking sheet 5–10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best texture.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading.
- Unwrap the chocolate kisses ahead of time for quick topping after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 136
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
