Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies
Indulge in the sweet and nutty delight of Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies. These easy-to-make treats are filled with creamy Nutella and perfect for any occasion. Satisfy your cravings tonight with this delicious recipe!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups creamy peanut butter
- 0.67 cups packed light brown sugar
- 0.67 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup Nutella
Instructions
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, packed light brown sugar, and granulated sugar at medium-high speed until light and fluffy. This should take about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, stopping to scrape down sides of the bowl.
- Beat in vanilla extract.
- Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground nutmeg in a medium bowl.
- Turn mixer on low and gradually add flour mixture until just combined.
- Press plastic wrap down onto the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 3 days.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Use a 1 1/2-inch spring-loaded ice cream scoop to scoop dough. Roll each dough into a uniform ball.
- Place remaining 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar in a bowl. Coat the balls in sugar.
- Press thumb down in the middle of each ball to make an indentation.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until just starting to turn light brown around the edges.
- Let cool a few minutes and then press down on the middle of the cookies to make indentation bigger. Fill indentations with Nutella.
Notes
- Tip 1: Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Tip 2: You can freeze cookie dough for up to three months.
- Tip 3: These cookies pair well with a glass of milk!
- Tip 4: Try using different fillings like fruit preserves.
- Tip 5: Use chopped nuts for added texture.