Rudolph Peanut Butter Cookies
These festive peanut butter cookies, topped with a Hershey's Kiss, are soft, chewy, and perfect for holiday gatherings. Their fun Rudolph theme makes them delightful for kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter Make sure it's smooth for easier mixing.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg Can substitute with 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce for an eggless version.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 24 Hershey's Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Mix until the dough is smooth.
- Roll the dough into small balls about 1 inch in size and place them on a baking sheet. Leave some space between each ball.
Baking
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until they are lightly golden.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. You can freeze them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to three months.