Lauren's Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
Lauren's Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and a second rack in the lower third then preheat to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPosition a rack in the upper third of the oven and a second rack in the lower third then preheat to 350°F.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Place 1/2 cup sugar in a small bowl.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar with the brown sugar, butter, and peanut butter and beat on medium speed, scraping the bowl occasionally, until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla or almond extract and beat on medium until fully incorporated, about 1 minute.
With the mixer on low, add the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
Roll the dough into walnut-size balls, roll in sugar, and arrange on baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
Bake, switching the cookies between the upper and lower racks about halfway through baking, until just starting to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove the cookies from the oven and press a chocolate kiss into the center of each.
Cool the cookies on baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Continue baking cookies on cooled baking sheets.
DO AHEAD: The cookies can be baked ahead and stored, in an airtight container at room temperature, up to 3 days.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.