Hershey's Kiss Peanut Butter Cookies

Indulge in the ultimate combination of sweet and nutty with these iconic Hershey's Kiss Peanut Butter Cookies! Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies form the perfect backdrop for a luscious Hershey’s Kiss nestled at the center of each treat. Made with pantry staples like creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and vanilla, these cookies are rolled in sugar for a subtle crunch before baking to golden perfection. With only 20 minutes of prep time, they’re a quick and nostalgic dessert ideal for holiday baking, cookie exchanges, or everyday snacking. Serve these classic, crowd-pleasing cookies warm for a melty chocolate core, or store them for up to five days to enjoy whenever the craving strikes.

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 36

Ingredients

• 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cup Peanut butter
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 36 pieces Hershey's Kisses, unwrapped
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar (for rolling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the batter comes together into a smooth dough.

Step 6

Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into small balls with your hands.

Step 7

Roll each dough ball in the reserved granulated sugar to coat it completely.

Step 8

Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden and puffed.

Step 10

While the cookies are baking, unwrap the Hershey's Kisses to have them ready.

Step 11

Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie. The cookie edges might crack slightly—this is normal.

Step 12

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 13

Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(939.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4212.3

Total Fat 220.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 104.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.0g
Cholesterol 498.0mg	0%
Sodium 2739.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 530.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g	0%
Total Sugars 346.4g
Protein 65.9g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 387.7mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 1662.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.3%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 48.6%