Tender, perfect Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies (aka Peanut Butter Blossoms) are a classic holiday or any-time dessert. Super easy to make, these are the softest, chewiest cookies you’ll make! The Hershey’s Kiss pressed into the center MAKES the cookie!
When you blog long enough, eventually there are recipes that need to be combed through and recreated. Here you go! This is one of those recipes. I remember the first time I made peanut butter kiss cookies. Dan and I had friends over for dinner and we devoured bread bowls filled with Cheesy Vegetable Soup and afterward indulged in these delicious cookies. I vividly remember our friends swooning over the cookies and falling in love myself.
These are holiday favorites, yes, but they’re perfect to make any time of the year and for any type of gathering. Their soft, perfect texture will make anyone swoon. Chewy, soft, peanut buttery and topped with a chocolate kiss? PERFECTION.
HOW TO MAKE PEANUT BUTTER KISS COOKIES
STEP 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer), combine the butter, granulated and brown sugars, egg and vanilla and beat on medium speed until creamy and free of lumps. Add the peanut butter and mix until just combined.
In a large bowl, add corn starch, flour, baking soda and salt. Mix well. Gradually add to the butter mixture and beat on medium speed until just combined.
STEP 2
Pour the 1/2 cup granulated into a small bowl. Scoop out tablespoon-size portions of batter and roll (using your hands) into balls. Roll the dough balls in the sugar and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until light golden brown.
Remove from oven and gently but firmly press one chocolate candy into the center of each cookie. Allow to cool completely.
RECIPE TIPS
- Milk chocolate kiss candies are the classic choice, of course, but feel free to replace them with any of the delicious varieties of kisses available!
- Roll the balls of dough in granulated sugar or opt for a chunkier sugar texture and use turbinado sugar instead.
WHY ARE MY COOKIES FLAT
If your cookies are coming out of the oven looking flat, you either haven’t used the appropriate leavening agents (baking powder or baking soda) or you have used too little flour. If the cookies are flat and greasy, you may have used too much butter. Follow baking recipes very closely to avoid making flat cookies!
CAN YOU FREEZE COOKIE DOUGH
Cookie dough is PERFECT for freezing! It’s one of the things I love most about it. Place prepared cookie dough into a resealable freezer bag and press as much air out as possible. Freeze for up to six months. When you are ready to make the cookies, allow the dough to thaw completely in the fridge overnight then bake as directed.
BEST COOKIES FOR HOLIDAY BAKING
Add these delicious cookies to your holiday baking list, too!
- These delicious Chewy Gingersnaps are the perfect chewy treat. Plus they are super easy to make. Flavored with molasses and spices and the finishing touch – topped with simple icing! Enjoy making these, as they are the perfect holiday baking cookie recipe!
- These are the BEST Sugar Cookies. They are super easy to make (using only seven ingredients) and they are perfect for decorating. You will never need another sugar cookie recipe again!
- These Chocolate Kiss Cream Cheese Cookies are a great dessert for gatherings any time of the year. They are light, creamy and sugary, with just the perfect kiss of milk chocolate!
- Hot Cocoa Cookies are like enjoying a cup of hot chocolate, except in cookie form. Chocolate oozes from the centers of these marshmallow-topped treats. These rich cookies are perfect for holiday parties and dessert trays!
- Oreo Balls are an easy no-bake dessert requiring only three ingredients! This easy dessert is great for the holidays or any time of year. Decorate with colored sprinkles to be festive and match the occasion.
- These are the BEST Gingerbread Cookies you’ll find! Super easy to make and loved by everyone. Great for the holidays!
Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp corn starch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling
- 24 Hershey’s kisses chocolate candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer), combine the butter, granulated and brown sugars, egg and vanilla and beat on medium speed until creamy and free of lumps. Add the peanut butter and mix until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, corn starch and salt. Mix well. Gradually add to the butter mixture and beat on medium speed until just combined.
- Pour the 1/2 cup granulated into a small bowl. Scoop out tablespoon-size portions of batter and roll (using your hands) into balls. Roll the balls in the sugar and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and gently but firmly press one chocolate candy into the center of each cookie. Allow to cool completely.
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