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thumbprint cookies

thumbprint cookies

Delightful buttery cookies with a sweet filling and an irresistible crumbly texture.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

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.