If you're a fan of chocolate and peanut butter, you will absolutely love these Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies. They're also known as Peanut Butter Blossoms and they're heavenly. This small batch recipe will yield about 6 cookies.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Cooling30 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: chocolate, cookies, peanut butter blossoms, peanut butter cookies, peanut butter kiss cookies
In a medium sized bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, butter, and the egg yolk with an electric mixer.
Add the flour, baking soda, and baking powder to the bowl and mix until dough forms.
Pour remaining tablespoon of sugar in a separate small bowl and set aside.Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in the sugar and place 2-inches apart on a cookie sheet.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove cookie sheet from the oven and immediately press 1 chocolate candy into the center of each cookie.
Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and let cool for at least 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.
Notes
Experiment with Candy Toppings: While Hershey's Kisses are the classic choice, feel free to get creative. Mini peanut butter cups or Rolo candies are delicious alternatives. Seasonal Hershey's Kisses like peppermint or pumpkin spice can add a festive touch.
Fancy Sugar Coating: For added flair, roll your cookie dough balls in colored sugar before baking. It makes for a visually striking and festive treat.
Space Them Out: Ensure that your cookies are placed at least 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet. These cookies will spread as they bake, and spacing prevents them from sticking together.
Nut Butter Nuances: If you're using natural peanut butter, make sure to stir well if oil separation is noticeable. Substituting with different nut butters could change the cookie's flavor and texture, so proceed with caution.