Step 1

In the bowl of your stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, add butter an mix on medium-speed until creamy, about 30 to 45 seconds.

Step 2

Add in the peanut butter, 1/3 cup both granulated and light brown sugars and mix on medium speed until light and creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 3

Then add in the egg, vanilla and heavy creamed mix on low speed until incorporated.

Step 4

Lastly add half of the dry ingredients, mix until just combined before adding in the remaining dry ingredients and mixing until just combined.

Step 5

Cover and chill cookie dough for 45 minute to 1 hour.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 375° and line a rimmed, metal baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.

Step 7

Use a tablespoon scoop to measure out each cookie, roll into 1-inch balls and coat in reserved 1/3 cup sugar. Place 12 cookies, 2-inches apart per pan and bake on the middle rack of your preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway during baking to ensure even baking.

Step 8

Once the cookies are baked place an unwrapped Hershey Kiss in the middle of the cookie and press down until the cookie cracks around its edges.