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Hershey Kiss Cookies
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Hershey Kiss Cookies Recipe

These classic Hershey Kiss Cookies are soft, chewy, and irresistibly chocolatey.A buttery peanut butter cookie base topped with a rich chocolate kiss in the center.Perfect for holidays, cookie swaps, or anytime you need a sweet treat.Simple ingredients, easy steps, and bakery-style results at home!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

  • All-purpose flour – 1 ½ cups
  • Baking soda – 1 tsp
  • Salt – ¼ tsp
  • Unsalted butter softened – ½ cup
  • Creamy peanut butter – ¾ cup
  • Granulated sugar – ½ cup
  • Brown sugar – ½ cup
  • Egg – 1 large
  • Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
  • Milk – 2 tbsp
  • Extra granulated sugar for rolling – ¼ cup
  • Hershey’s Kisses unwrapped – 24 pieces

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add egg, vanilla extract, and milk, then mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
  6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat each ball in granulated sugar.
  7. Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Remove from oven and immediately press a Hershey Kiss into the center of each cookie.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
  • Press the chocolate gently to prevent cracking the cookie.
  • Chill the dough for 20 minutes if it feels too sticky.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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