Description
A classic and easy recipe for peanut butter cookies topped with a melted chocolate kiss, ideal for new bakers.
Ingredients
- 48 Hershey’s Kisses
- ½ cup shortening
- ¾ cup Reese’s Creamy Peanut Butter
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup additional granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cream the shortening and peanut butter in a mixing bowl using beater attachments until well blended.
- Add ⅓ cup granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy.
- Add the egg, milk, and vanilla; beat well.
- Stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually add the dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture.
- Portion the peanut butter dough using a small cookie scoop and shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Roll the peanut butter balls in granulated sugar.
- Place the cookie dough balls on an un-greased cookie sheet, a sheet lined with parchment paper, or a silpat mat.
- Bake at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly brown.
- Immediately press one unwrapped Hershey’s chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
- As soon as all kisses are pressed into the cookies, immediately move them from the cookie sheet to a wire rack.
- Cool the cookies completely.
Notes
- This recipe creates a delicious peanut butter cookie topped with a smooth chocolate kiss.
- These cookies are perfect for any festive season or family gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American