[donotprint] I wish the combination of chocolate and peanut butter wasn’t so perfect together. My life would be so much easier if I were not tempted by these peanut butter kiss cookies the girls and I made the other night. You know I have a problem when I’ve eaten so many, I bake another batch while the girls are at school so I won’t be interrogated for missing cookies later when they get home. The other issue I have with these cookies is how easy it is to eat one, grab another, and before you know it, I’m caught in an addictive cycle of eating these cookies! It’s ridiculous!
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Making these cookies are just beginning of our holiday baking. A cookie tray just isn’t complete without this classic cookie which for some reason seems to only appear around Christmas time. The girls and I love making these cookies because the dough only takes minutes to make and we always have fun pressing each Hershey’s Kiss down on each freshly baked peanut butter cookie right when they come out of the oven. The kids think I don’t know that they take a few Kisses plop them in their mouths when I’m not looking, but trust me… I know. It’s all good.
The batch we made last night only used 1 cup sugar, 1 cup peanut butter, and 1 egg for the dough. The cookies came out more flat than I’m used to but were very good in flavor. But a small part of me wanted the cookies to look like the cookies of my youth. So after taking a moment to think how I could tweak this, I came up with my own variation which turned out very well. I’ve lost count on how many I’ve eaten but will happily share the recipe with you! Happy baking! [/donotprint]
Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
Makes 2 dozen
Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup flour
1 cup creamy peanut butter
24 Hershey Kisses
Directions:
Mix all the ingredients except the chocolate in a stand mixer of by using a hand mixer for 1 minute. Scrape down the bowl and mix again for 1 more minute.
Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and set them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator to allow the cookie dough to chill. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Once the oven is ready, remove cookies from the refrigerator and bake for 12 minutes.
Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press one chocolate kiss down on top of each cookie gently until the chocolate is set into place and the dough spreads out ever so slightly. Allow the cookies to completely cool on a wire rack. Enjoy!
alice says
Hi Stephanie: Yes, you could use crunchy but I would not use the natural, oily peanut butter because it will never set up. But Skippy does make a really nice natural peanut butter I like using.
Stephanie S says
I love crunchy peanut butter, would it create a strange texture to use it in these cookies? And I also use the no sugar, natural, stir until all the oil is incorporated back in, type of peanut butter…should I pick up some Skippy for these? They look so yummy, I want to run into the kitchen and make them now!
Tracey says
These look so good, and they’re simple enough for me to manage.
Oh, and at the risk of being embarrassed, I did not know that wax paper could go in the oven. 🙂
Michelle says
Your photo is quintessential Christmas to me. These are on our cookie try every year and the kids go crazy over them. I think it’s funny that you made more while your kids were at school so they wouldn’t know how many you ate. : )
Sharon says
Thank you Alice! I am in charge of having my three visiting sisters and their kids at my house for christmas cookie baking day. I was on the lookout for quick and easy recipes and so far your recipe has top billing. Now I feel like I’ll be able to get through this. Thanks again and Happy Holidays!
Mariko says
Classic cookies, and I can’t get enough of them. I want to eat them all, so it’s good that I wait until Christmas and hope I get some on a plate.
Nutmeg Nanny says
Delicious! My grandmother used to make those every year 🙂
LimeCake says
these are positively darling! i’d never be able to stop at one. and why would i? it’s the holidays right?
Katie@Cozydelicious says
My grandmother used to make these! Actually, when I was a kid we made them together, I got to push the kiss into the dough. I love these cookies – such good memories!
Aviva Goldfarb says
Alice, why must you torture us that way–these are about my favorite things to eat in the world! I must make some this holiday season.
Deborah says
Yum! I’m looking for a “kiss” substitute. Here in Australia, they don’t sell Hershey Kisses. So, I’m searching for something Aussie to put in its place.
Tickled Red says
These are one of our favorites cookies to make during the holidays. Now I am hungry for cookies. Guess I’ll be staying up late 😉
Christa Nolan says
I love making these! Peanut butter and chocolate together is SO good!
alice says
Hey Cindy! Well, the reason I add flour is because the flourless recipe I tried before spread out to flat. By adding just enough flour and refrigerating the cookies before baking, the retain their shape and the flour helps add that crackly look I love so much.
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
Love these! so simple and so fabulous!
cindy dyck says
Really only 1/3 cup flour??
Cookin' Canuck says
Now that you have confessed that you make a second batch so your family won’t question you about all of the missing cookies, I feel comfortable admitting that I have done the same – many times. These would be so fun to make with my boys.
KY says
I think they will look nice with the white chocolate kisses too! Could I use Chipits chocolate chips instead of the chocolate kisses? I know they won’t stand up so tall but I don’t mind a smaller bite of chocolate with each cookie.
Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says
These are one of my favorite holiday cookies and will absolutely be making them this season!
Andrea says
YUMMMMMMMMMMM! these are classic. We call them Peanut Butter Blossoms. I am a new baker and plan to make these with my 4 year old this year. It’s our first year making trays of Christmas cookies. My church is having an event this Sunday and I need to bring cookies….Guess I found my recipe. Thanks!
cindy harris says
Love this recipe, it is always a winner!
Wendi @ Bon Appetit Hon says
Oh Alice, these are classic. I could eat a dozen right now.
the blissful baker says
these are one of my favorite holiday cookies! yours look picture perfect! my recipe for peanut butter kiss cookies is very similar, i just skip the flour to make flourless cookies. sooo easy and great for when you want something sweet fast!
CarolinaGirl says
I haven’t made these in years but always loved them! Thanks, Alice for the reminder, these will definitely be on the baking list this year!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
We love making these in our house! The peanut butter and chocolate combo can’t be beat 🙂