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Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies

Soft Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 170
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup thick jam

Method
 

  1. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with a hand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until fluffy.
  2. Add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla, then beat until smooth, about 1 minute.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix into the wet ingredients on low speed just until no dry streaks remain, about 1 minute.
  4. Roll rounded tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheets 2 inches apart. Press a deep well into the center of each with your thumb or the back of a teaspoon.
  5. Spoon ½ teaspoon jam into each well. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are set and lightly golden. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

If the dough feels too sticky to roll, chill it for 10 minutes before shaping. Use a thick jam for neat centers and avoid overfilling.