Recipe: Peanut Butter Kisses π₯π«
Description: This nostalgic recipe has been a cherished favorite since my son was small, its origins lost in time but its deliciousness enduring. A word of advice: resist the urge to swap the shortening for butter, as it ensures the cookies maintain their perfect shape, ready to cradle a sweet chocolate kiss in their center!
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Servings: Approximately 6 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Granulated sugar for rolling
- 72-90 milk chocolate kisses
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius). Prepare your cookie sheets by lining them with parchment paper or greasing them lightly.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the Crisco shortening (or substitute), peanut butter, brown sugar, and 1 cup of white sugar. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the ingredients until they are well blended and creamy.
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Incorporate Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
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Blend Dry Ingredients with Wet Mixture: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing at low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be stiff.
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Form Dough into Balls: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls using your hands. Then, roll each ball in granulated sugar until coated evenly.
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Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sugared dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
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Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 minutes.
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Add Kisses: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a milk chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie while they are still warm.
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Return to Oven: Place the cookies back in the oven and bake for an additional 3 minutes, or until they are lightly golden and the chocolate kisses are just beginning to melt.
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Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, serve and enjoy the nostalgic delight of Peanut Butter Kisses!
These delightful cookies are perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a sweet treat any time of day. With their irresistible combination of peanut butter and chocolate, they’re sure to become a beloved favorite in your household too!
