Candy Kisses

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Chewy, nutty cookies filled with creamy peanut butter and topped with a chocolate kiss, perfect for sharing and satisfying sweet cravings with a delightful crackle.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 3/4 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. peanut butter
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • candy kisses

Instructions

  1. Cream together shortening, peanut butter, sugar, and brown sugar.
  2. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
  3. Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Blend into the creamed mixture.
  5. Shape dough into balls using a teaspoon.
  6. Roll the dough balls in sugar.
  7. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  8. Bake at 375°F for 8 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and insert one candy kiss into each cookie; press down firmly so the cookie cracks.
  10. Return to oven and bake for an additional 2 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

752 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.9g 22% DV
Total Fat 39.4g 51% DV
Carbs 78.8g 29% DV
Fiber 3.8g 14% DV
Sugar 29.6g 59% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16733.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 482mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 107.5mg 8% DV
Iron 2.6mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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