Description
Irresistible 6 ingredient peanut butter kiss cookies melt hearts with classic comfort and simplicity. Sweet chocolate kisses nestled atop rich peanut butter cookies promise delightful moments of pure indulgence you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Binding Agent:
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) baking soda
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 24 chocolate kisses (unwrapped)
Instructions
- Craft a welcoming atmosphere in the kitchen by preheating the oven to a cozy 350F (175C) and preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Gather the peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and baking soda into a spacious mixing bowl, blending them into a harmonious, silky mixture that promises delectable results.
- Transform the smooth dough into petite, charming spheres approximately 1 inch in diameter, positioning them gracefully across the parchment-lined baking sheet with gentle spacing.
- Slide the cookie-laden sheet into the warm oven, allowing the treats to bake for 8-10 minutes until the outer edges achieve a delicate firmness while maintaining a tender, yielding center.
- Carefully extract the cookies from the oven and swiftly crown each one with a chocolate kiss, gently pressing the confection into the center, embracing the natural slight cracking that occurs.
- Grant the cookies a brief moment of rest on the baking sheet, allowing them to settle for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack, where they can complete their journey to delicious perfection.
Notes
- Embrace gluten-free baking by using alternative flour or omitting flour completely, making these cookies perfect for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Create a lower-sugar version by replacing some sugar with natural sweeteners like stevia or using monk fruit sweetener for a diabetes-friendly option.
- Elevate the recipe by experimenting with different nut butters like almond or cashew butter for unique flavor profiles and added nutritional variety.
- Enhance texture and prevent cracking by chilling the dough for 30 minutes before rolling and baking, which helps cookies maintain a smoother appearance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg