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thumbprint cookies
Delightful buttery cookies with a sweet filling and an irresistible crumbly texture.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
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Main Ingredients
0.5
cup
unsalted butter
0.5
cup
granulated sugar
0.5
cup
brown sugar
0.75
cup
peanut butter
1
large
egg
1.5
teaspoons
vanilla extract
1.5
cups
all-purpose flour
0.666
cup
semi-sweet chocolate chips
0.333
cup
heavy cream
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in peanut butter until well combined.
Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth.
Gradually mix in flour until just combined.
Using a 1.5 tablespoon scoop, form dough into balls and place on baking sheets with 1.5 inches apart.
Bake for 10-14 minutes until cookies are golden and cracked.
Remove from oven and press thumb into center of each cookie to create a well.
Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Prepare ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring over chocolate chips. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Whisk until smooth, then pipe or spoon ganache into the center of each cookie.
Let the ganache set before serving. Enjoy your delicious thumbprint cookies!
Notes
Keep stored in an airtight container for best freshness.