Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 48 milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the baking powder, baking soda, egg, and vanilla. Gradually blend in the flour and salt. Form dough into 1 inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. While cookies are still hot, press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie, and allow to cool.

Interesting Facts

• Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies were first created in the early 1900s.
• This is one of the most popular cookie recipes in the United States.
• It is believed that the original recipe was created by a woman named Mrs. D.A. Gulling in 1909.