Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies
Easy peanut butter thumbprint cookies recipe Bake delicious classic PB cookies everyone loves
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Cookie
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup jam or jelly (raspberry, strawberry, grape, or apricot)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Using your thumb or the back of a teaspoon, make a deep indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill each indentation with a small amount of jam or jelly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies are a warm hug in every bite. With a soft, peanut buttery base and a sweet jam center, they are a delightful treat that everyone loves. This updated recipe ensures perfectly baked cookies every time.