Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Delightful cookies combining peanut butter and chocolate, perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Total Time 30

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings cookies

Calories 150 kcal

1 cup creamy peanut butter This is the star of the show! Creamy peanut butter gives the cookies their rich flavor and chewy texture.
1 cup granulated sugar Sugar adds sweetness and helps the cookies to spread while baking.
1 large egg The egg acts as a binder, holding all the ingredients together for a perfect cookie.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract Vanilla enhances the overall flavor, making the cookies even more delicious.
0.5 teaspoon baking soda This ingredient helps the cookies rise and become light and fluffy.
0.25 teaspoon salt A pinch of salt balances the sweetness and enhances the flavors.
0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips These chips will melt beautifully in the center, creating a delightful surprise in every bite.
1 tablespoon unsalted butter Butter adds richness and helps to create a smooth chocolate filling.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.
In another bowl, mix the creamy peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine the dry and wet ingredients until you have a smooth dough.
Scoop out portions of the dough, roll them into balls, and place them on the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
Create an indentation in the center of each ball with your thumb or the back of a spoon.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden, then cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can improve texture.

Calories: 150kcalProtein: 4gSodium: 100mg

Keyword chocolate, cookies, peanut butter

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