Classic Christmas peanut butter cookies rolled in sugar and topped with a Hershey’s Kiss. Sweet, salty, and wonderfully soft with a crisp edge.
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup granulated sugar (plus more for rolling)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
36 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
In a large bowl, beat the butter and peanut butter until creamy.
Add both sugars and beat until light and fluffy.
Mix in the egg, milk, and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Mix until combined.
Chill dough for 30 minutes (optional).
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls, coat in sugar, and place on sheet.
Bake 8–10 minutes, until lightly golden.
Press a Kiss into each cookie immediately after baking.
Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Use festive Kisses for seasonal flair. Cookies can be frozen baked or unbaked. Store at room temp up to 5 days.