Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar
Soft peanut butter kiss cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar and topped with a chocolate kiss. An easy Christmas cookie that makes 36 and needs no chilling.
Peanut butter kiss cookies are a classic holiday favorite. Soft, chewy centers meet a melty chocolate top. A roll in cinnamon sugar adds a cozy, spiced crunch. No chilling is needed, so you can go from bowl to oven fast.
Tips for Success
- Measure the flour by spooning it into the cup and leveling it off. Too much flour makes dry cookies.
- Unwrap all the kisses before you start so you can press them in quickly.
- Bake just until the edges turn golden. The centers set as they cool.
- Use the same size scoop for all the balls so they bake evenly.
Make-Ahead and Storage
Store the cookies in a single layer, or between sheets of wax paper, in an airtight container for up to 5 days. The dough balls can be frozen for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding a minute or two, then add the kisses.
Variations
- Use dark chocolate or caramel-filled kisses.
- Swap the cinnamon for a pinch of ground ginger.
- Use mini peanut butter cups instead of kisses.
Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Leave the baking sheets ungreased.
- Unwrap all 36 chocolate kisses now and set them nearby. You will need to press them in quickly while the cookies are hot.
- In a large bowl, beat the ½ cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, softened butter and egg until smooth.
- Add the flour, baking soda and baking powder. Stir until a soft dough forms, with no dry flour left.
- In a small bowl, mix the ¼ cup granulated sugar and the cinnamon.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar until coated.
- Place the balls 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake one sheet at a time for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are light golden.
- Right away, press a chocolate kiss into the center of each hot cookie. The cookie will crack a little, which is normal.
- Move the cookies to a wire rack. Let them cool for about 1 hour so the chocolate sets.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do I add the chocolate kiss to peanut butter blossoms?
Press it in the moment the cookies come out of the oven. The heat softens the chocolate just enough to hold it in place.
Do peanut butter blossom cookies need to be chilled?
No. This dough is easy to roll right away, which makes the cookies fast to bake.
Can I use natural peanut butter?
Creamy, no-stir peanut butter gives the best texture. Natural types can make the dough oily and crumbly.
