1-Making Hershey Kiss Thumbprints: is straightforward and fun, starting with preheating your oven. Begin by setting it to 350°F and lining a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup. This step ensures your cookies bake evenly without sticking.

2-Next, in a bowl, whisk together 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, then set it aside. In another bowl or a stand mixer, combine ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted), ½ cup light brown sugar (firmly packed), ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and 1 cup creamy peanut butter (sweetened) on medium-high speed until smooth. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing well to blend everything together.

3-Forming and Baking the Cookies: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed, scraping the bowl as needed, and beat for another 30 seconds. Scoop the dough into scant tablespoon-size balls and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, then take them out and press a chocolate kiss into the center of each one right away.

4-Let the cookies cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. This quick process, with active prep time of about 20 minutes and total time of roughly 30 minutes, makes it ideal for busy days. The result is soft cookies with a chocolate center that’s hard to resist.