Get ready to transform your kitchen into a heavenly bakery with these mind-blowing Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies that will make your taste buds dance with joy! Imagine a perfectly soft, melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter cookie with a luscious Nutella center that promises to be your ultimate comfort food. Whether you're a dessert enthusiast, a chocolate fanatic, or simply someone who loves a quick and delicious treat, these cookies are about to become your new obsession. Prepare to impress your friends, family, and most importantly, yourself with this ridiculously easy and insanely delicious recipe!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Nutella for filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter and sugar. Mix thoroughly using an electric mixer or wooden spoon until well blended and slightly fluffy.
- Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture. Beat until the ingredients are completely incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Using clean hands or a cookie scoop, roll the dough into 1-inch balls, placing them approximately 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Gently press your thumb into the center of each cookie ball, creating a deep indentation. Make sure not to crack the edges of the cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies appear set.
- Remove from the oven and immediately re-press the thumb indentations if they have slightly flattened during baking.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cookies are fully cooled, carefully fill the centers with Nutella using a small spoon or piping bag.
- Let the Nutella set for about 15-20 minutes before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better cookie texture.
- When creating the thumbprint, use the back of a rounded measuring spoon for a more uniform indentation.
- Don't overbake the cookies - they should be slightly soft when removed from the oven.
- For a neater Nutella filling, use a piping bag or a small spoon for precise application.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before filling to prevent Nutella from melting.
- Store cookies in a single layer to maintain their shape and prevent sticking.
- For extra richness, consider using high-quality creamy peanut butter and Nutella.
- If the dough feels too sticky, refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before forming balls.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 130kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 10mg
