These Peanut Butter Hershey Kiss cookies are a delightful combination of flavors. Sometimes called Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies, these delectable treats are a peanut butter lover’s dream come true. Each cookie is crafted with a soft and chewy peanut butter cookies that melts in your mouth, creating a heavenly texture. The best part is the iconic Hershey’s Kiss placed right in the center of each cookie, adding a rich and creamy chocolate surprise. The contrast between the sweet and nutty flavors is absolutely irresistible. Whether you’re enjoying them as a midday snack or serving them at a gathering, Peanut Butter Hershey Kiss Cookies are guaranteed to bring smiles to everyone’s faces.
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Below you will find tips, tricks and helpful hints for making this recipe including step by step instructions with pictures. If you would like to go directly to the recipe, scroll down to the recipe card or tap “Jump to Recipe” at the top of the page.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
These Peanut Butter Hershey Kiss Cookies are a crowd pleaser. The sugary sweetness of the peanut butter cookie base pairs perfectly with the creamy, chocolatey Hershey’s Kiss in the center.
Plus, they can be whipped up quickly and easily for any occasion. So, what are you waiting for? Gather the ingredients and make this Peanut Butter Blossom recipe.
Ingredients for Hershey Kiss Peanut Butter Cookies
*Ingredient amounts are located in the recipe card at the end of this post.
Hershey Kisses: These milk chocolate kisses are the star of the show in this cookie recipe. You can find different sized bags on the candy aisle at your local grocery store.
Creamy Peanut Butter: Use your favorite brand of creamy peanut butter for the cookie dough. It’s best to avoid using natural peanut butter as it tends to be drier than regular types.
Butter: Use salted or unsalted butter in this recipe. Shortening can also be used.
White & Brown Sugar: This recipe calls for granulated white sugar and light brown sugar. If you don’t have brown sugar, use an equal amount of dark brown sugar instead.
Egg: Your egg should be at room temperature before use.
Milk & Vanilla Extract: Use any type of milk you prefer, along with a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
Flour, Baking Soda & Salt: Be sure to measure the flour correctly using the spoon and level method for best results. The baking soda and salt will help balance out all the flavors in the cookie dough.
Sugar for Rolling: A third of a cup of granulated sugar will be used to roll the cookie dough in before baking. This adds an extra layer of sweetness and crunch.
How to Make Peanut Butter Hershey Kiss Cookies
[Step 1] In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
[Step 2] Use a hand mixer, stand mixer, or food processor to beat the butter and peanut butter together. Mix in the sugar and brown sugar.
[Step 3] Add the egg, vanilla, and milk to the peanut butter mixture and beat until combined.
[Step 4] Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat until mixed together, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
[Step 5] Use a 1-Tablespoon cookie scoop to measure the peanut butter cookie dough. Roll the dough between your hands to form a ball, then coat in the white sugar.
[Step 6] Place the cookie dough balls on a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper about 2 inches apart and bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes until the bottoms of the cookies begin to turn golden brown.
[Step 7] Remove from the oven and immediately place and unwrapped Hershey Kiss in the center of the cookie. Place cookies to a wire rack.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Stand Mixer or Electric Mixer
- Cookie Scoop
- Parchment Paper Sheets
- Baking Sheets
- Cooling Rack
How to Store Cookies
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. If you want them to last longer, you can freeze the dough balls in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
When ready to bake, remove from freezer and place the dough on a baking sheet. Bake as usual, adding 1=2 minutes to the baking time if necessary.
Baking Tips & Tricks
- Be sure to use creamy peanut butter for best results. Natural brands can be too dry and cause the cookies to spread too much.
- If you don’t have light brown sugar, dark brown sugar can also be used in its place.
- To get evenly sized cookies, make sure to measure out each dough ball with a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop.
- Hershey’s Kisses freeze well, so you can store them in the freezer and they won’t be too hard when placed on top of the cookie dough.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, these cookies taste just as delicious without the Hershey’s Kisses. Feel free to omit them or substitute with other types of chocolate such as mini chocolate chips or chopped up pieces of a bar.
You can refrigerate the cookie do before baking which will result in thicker and puffier cookies, but it is not necessary.
You can use other types of flours such as whole wheat or almond flour, however you may need to adjust the quantity as these types of flours absorb more moisture than all-purpose. I recommend starting with half of what the recipe calls for and increasing as needed.
Final Thoughts
This Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies recipe is an easy and delicious treat for any occasion. Whether you’re baking them up as a snack for yourself or serving them at a gathering, they’re guaranteed to bring smiles all around.
With these tips and tricks, you’ll be making perfect cookies each and every time! So what are you waiting for? Gather your ingredients and get ready to make some delicious Peanut Butter Hershey Kiss Cookies. Happy baking!
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Peanut Butter Hershey Kiss Cookies
This Peanut Butter Hershey Kiss Cookies recipe is a classic favorite and great for cookie exchanges. With tender peanut butter cookies, topped with a melt-in-your-mouth Hershey's kiss, it's sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering or as an anytime snack!
Ingredients
- 48 Hershey's Kisses, unwrapped
- 3/4 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1/2 Cup Butter, softened
- 1/3 Cup Sugar
- 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 2 Tablespoons Milk
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/3 Cup Sugar for Rolling
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Use a hand mixer, stand mixer, or food processor to beat the butter and peanut butter together. Mix in the sugar and brown sugar.
- Add the egg, vanilla, and milk to the peanut butter mixture and beat until combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat until mixed together, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Use a 1-Tablespoon cookie scoop to measure the peanut butter cookie dough. Roll the dough between your hands to form a ball, then coat in the white sugar.
- Place the cookie dough balls on a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper about 2 inches apart and bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes until the bottoms of the cookies begin to turn golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and immediately place and unwrapped Hershey Kiss in the center of the cookie. Place cookies to a wire rack.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 48 Serving Size: 1 CookieAmount Per Serving: Calories: 95Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 88mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 2g
