6 Ingredient Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a classic chocolate kiss. These easy cookies are perfect for holidays, parties, or just satisfying your sweet tooth! With only 6 simple ingredients, they’re quick to whip up and always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24-30 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 24–30 Hershey’s Kisses (unwrapped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until a smooth dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For a holiday twist, roll the dough balls in granulated sugar before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.