Description
Classic cookies with a soft peanut butter base and a chocolate kiss on top, evoking nostalgia and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 and ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- Chocolate kisses
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter. Mix until smooth.
- Add the egg and stir until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, blending until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and then roll in granulated sugar. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie while they are still warm.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute with a gluten-free flour blend. Allow cookies to cool properly to maintain their shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, dessert, chocolate, baking, family recipe, nostalgic