30-Minute Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
Classic soft peanut butter cookies topped with iconic Hershey's Kisses chocolate candies. The combination of creamy peanut butter dough and milk chocolate creates an irresistible sweet treat perfect for holidays, bake sales, or any time you want a nostalgic homemade cookie. These cookies have a tender texture with slightly crispy edges and the chocolate melts just enough to stick perfectly to each cookie.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2
Cream together peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth
- 3
Add egg and vanilla and beat together
- 4
Whisk together flour, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl
- 5
Slowly add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, beating until incorporated
- 6
Roll into 24 1-inch balls and place on cookie sheet several inches apart
- 7
Gently make an indentation in the center of each cookie
- 8
Bake 12-14 minutes
- 9
Place a Hershey Kiss in the center of each cookie
Tips
Chill dough for 30 minutes if too sticky to roll into balls easily.
Press Kisses into cookies while still warm so chocolate adheres properly.
Store cookies in airtight container to keep soft for up to one week.
Good to Know
Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to one week
Dough can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, or shaped cookies can be frozen for 3 months
Best served at room temperature within 2-3 days of baking
Common Mistakes
Press chocolate into cookies while warm to avoid cracking
Don't overbake or cookies will be dry and hard
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Gluten-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I use natural peanut butter instead of regular?
Yes, but cookies may spread more and have a slightly different texture since natural peanut butter has more oil separation.
What if I don't have Hershey Kisses?
You can substitute with chocolate chips, mini peanut butter cups, or any small chocolate candy that fits in the indentation.
How long do these cookies keep fresh?
Stored in an airtight container at room temperature, they stay fresh for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.