Description
Soft peanut butter cookies with chocolate kisses are the perfect combination of rich, nutty flavor and smooth chocolate sweetness. This easy recipe creates soft, chewy cookies with a classic holiday look, making them ideal for dessert, snack time, or festive gatherings. Whether you’re searching for quick dessert ideas, easy baking recipes, or comforting homemade treats, these cookies deliver every time with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
24 chocolate kisses
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
6. Roll dough into small balls and place on baking sheet.
7. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
8. Remove from oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into each cookie.
9. Let cool before serving.
Notes
Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy.
Press chocolate kisses gently to avoid cracking the cookies.
Chilling the dough slightly can help prevent spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, chocolate kiss cookies, easy dessert, holiday cookies, baking recipes