Peanut Butter Paw Print Cookies

These Peanut Butter Paw Print Cookies are soft, chewy, and topped with a sweet chocolate kiss—perfect for any peanut butter lover!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 36 milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.

2. Cream Butter and Sugars:

• In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

3. Add Wet Ingredients:

• Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. Mix the Dough:

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.

6. Shape the Cookies:

• Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
• Gently flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass that has been dipped in sugar.

7. Bake the Cookies:

• Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

8. Add the Chocolate:

• Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie, creating the paw print shape.

9. Cool:

• Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Serving & Storage:

• Serve these delightful paw print cookies at room temperature or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

These cookies are perfect for sharing, and the combination of peanut butter and chocolate is always a winner! Enjoy your Peanut Butter Paw Print Cookies 🐾.