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Hershey Kiss Cookies

These Hershey Kiss Cookies are a delightful treat! Soft, chewy, and topped with a melty Hershey’s Kiss, they’re perfect for sharing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (360 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda (3 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (2 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (3 grams)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature, 226 grams, or 2 sticks)
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (270 grams, or ½ cup creamy & ½ cup crunchy)
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar (142 grams)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (133 grams)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature, 100 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (8 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon milk (14 grams, add only if batter is too stiff)
  • 2 pounds Hershey's Kisses (907 grams, wrappers removed)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the pure vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. If the dough seems too stiff, add a tablespoon of milk to loosen it.
  6. Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll it into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each ball.
  7. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
  8. Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • For nut allergies, substitute peanut butter with sun butter or soy nut butter.
  • To freeze baked cookies, store them in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
  • If dough is too sticky, chill it for 30 minutes before rolling into balls.