3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies (Printable)

Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies topped with chocolate kisses, made with minimal ingredients and easy steps.

# Ingredient list:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg

→ Topping

04 - 20 unwrapped chocolate kisses (e.g., Hershey’s Kisses)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, blend peanut butter, sugar, and egg until smooth and homogeneous.
03 - Roll the dough into 1-inch balls (approximately 1 tablespoon each) and space them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until edges are set and tops appear slightly cracked.
05 - Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy with only three ingredients
  • No chilling required saves time
02 -
  • For a crisper texture bake for the full 10 minutes
  • Use crunchy peanut butter for extra texture
03 -
  • Press chocolate kisses gently to avoid cracking the cookie tops
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking
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