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Soft Peanut Butter Cookies: 10 Irresistibly Delicious Treats

Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
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Soft Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Kisses are a timeless treat that’s easy to make and impossible to resist. These cookies feature a melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter base topped with a rich chocolate kiss.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus more for rolling)
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 36 chocolate kisses, unwrapped
  • Colored sanding sugar
  • Sea salt flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix just until combined.
  6. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and roll in granulated or colored sugar.
  7. (Optional) Chill dough balls for 15–20 minutes to reduce spreading.
  8. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until cookies look puffy and slightly cracked.
  9. Remove from oven and immediately press one chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
  10. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • These cookies are perfect for holiday cookie trays.
  • They make great lunchbox surprises.
  • Ideal for baking with kids.
  • You can prep them ahead for parties.

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