These soft peanut butter cookies are just too good to resist. Topped with a Hershey's kiss, my peanut butter kiss cookies are sure to put a smile on your face! With their sweet yet slightly salty peanut butter flavor and chewy texture - these cookies are a winner in any kitchen!
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Traditionally known as peanut butter blossom cookies, these delightful treats are often served around the holidays. However, you do not have to wait for a special occasion to bake these peanut butter Hershey kiss cookies - they can be enjoyed year-round! These peanut butter kiss cookies are loosely based on a family recipe, and I seriously love how they turned out.
Not only are these peanut butter blossom cookies delicious, but they look great as well. With a soft (yet chewy!) golden peanut butter base, which is then decorated with a melty chocolate kiss - these cookies are beyond good. I mean, who can refuse the perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate? Not me, that's for sure!
Plus, making these soft peanut butter cookies with kisses is an absolute breeze. With just a few classic ingredients, you can whip up these tasty treats in no time at all.
Although, I must mention that the key to wonderfully soft and chewy peanut butter cookies comes down to creaming the ingredients. Be sure to follow the timings when mixing your ingredients as outlined in the recipe - your dough should be slightly sticky but not too wet!
Why You'll Love These Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
- Deliciously dreamy! Not only are chewy peanut butter cookies the perfect snack to have with your morning coffee, but they can also work as a yummy dessert! Serve your cookies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with melted chocolate for something different.
- So simple. There's no need to sift the ingredients when making peanut butter Hershey kiss cookies! Simply measure your ingredients and mix them together, and then you'll have a yummy peanut butter cookie dough ready for the oven.
- Perfect for sharing. These are the perfect cookies to share with family and friends! From kids to adults, everyone loves these simple yet tasty soft peanut butter cookies.
Ingredients For Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
- Butter
- Peanut butter
- Sugar
- Brown sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- Milk
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.
Instructions For Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
- Cream butter and sugar together, about 1 minute.
- Add the peanut butter and cream together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the egg, milk and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Add flour, baking soda, and salt.
- mix until just combined and all the flour is incorporated.
- Scoop 1-inch balls onto a greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375 for about 10 minutes. When the cookies are done, remove from oven. Press a Hershey’s kiss gently into the center of each cookie while still hot.
Once baked, peanut butter blossom cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Alternatively, you can portion out and freeze the dough for up to 3 months. Then, you can easily whip up some soft peanut butter cookies whenever you fancy!
Any brand of peanut butter will work when making these peanut butter kiss cookies - but the question is, should you use smooth or crunchy peanut butter? I prefer to use smooth peanut butter for these chewy peanut butter cookies. However, feel free to experiment by using crunchy peanut butter if that's more your thing!
Nutty, salty, and sweet - peanut butter just brings so much good flavor to these cookies. To avoid a sticky mess, I like to spray my measuring cup with non-stick cooking spray before putting the peanut butter in it. This way, the peanut butter will slide right out when it's time to add it to the mixing bowl.
Or, if you see yourself making these soft peanut butter cookies often (and trust me, you will!), I recommend measuring out your peanut butter and then weighing it. By doing this, you will know exactly how much peanut butter you need to weigh out each time you make these festive favorites. Just be sure to use the same brand of peanut butter each time to ensure the same results when weighing!
The secret to keeping the kisses firmly in place is by gently pressing them into the freshly baked peanut butter blossom cookies.
This will create a little indentation in the cookie, giving these chewy peanut butter cookies the classic ‘blossom’ look. And as the cookies are hot, the bottom of the chocolate kisses will melt slightly, allowing them to stick easily and remain securely in place.
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Peanut Butter Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 ½ cups AP flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar together, about 1 minute.
- Add the peanut butter and cream together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the egg, milk and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Add flour, baking soda, and salt.
- mix until just combined and all the flour is incorporated.
- Scoop 1-inch balls onto a greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375 for about 10 minutes. When the cookies are done, remove from oven. I like to press 3-4 chocolate chips gently into the center to finish them.
Nutrition
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Alli
One of our favorite cookies!
Lara
Mmmmm - can't wait to try these! 🙂
Lara
My Other More Exciting Self
Alli
Let me know what you think!