Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer. Pro tip: Make sure butter is properly softened - it should give slightly when pressed but not be melty.

Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Don't overmix. Pro tip: Stop mixing as soon as you don't see streaks of flour - overmixing leads to tough cookies.

Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden but centers still look slightly underbaked. Pro tip: Cookies will continue cooking on the hot pan after removal, so don't overbake.

Remove cookies from oven and immediately press one Peeps candy into the center of each warm cookie. Pro tip: Work quickly while cookies are warm - this helps the Peeps adhere better.

Return cookies to oven for 1-2 minutes, just until Peeps begin to puff and soften slightly. Pro tip: Watch carefully - Peeps can expand quickly in the oven.

Remove from oven and immediately press one chocolate kiss into the center of each Peeps, creating a layered effect.

Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Pro tip: This cooling time helps set the toppings properly.