peanut butter thumbprint cookies ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 from cookie lovers and peanut butter fans)
🍪 Chewy | 🥄 Nutty | 🧡 Family-Approved
If you’ve ever wanted a cookie that’s soft, buttery, and bursting with peanut butter flavor, these Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies are your dream come true. With a little well in the center filled with chocolate, jam, or caramel, they’re both fun to make and irresistible to eat.
Perfect for holiday baking, gifting, or sneaking straight from the cookie jar.
Why You’ll Love Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🍳 Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 24 cookies
💰 Budget-Friendly: Around $5–6
✨ Flavor: Sweet, nutty, and slightly salty
🧡 Perfect For: Family baking, holiday treats, cookie swaps, or dessert platters
Ingredients – Simple and Delicious
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Filling Options:
- ½ cup chocolate chips, melted
- ½ cup jam or preserves
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
How to Make Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies
Step 1: Prep the Dough
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
Step 2: Add Dry Ingredients
Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
Step 3: Form the Cookies
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press a thumb or the back of a spoon into the center of each cookie to create a well.
Step 4: Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
Step 5: Add the Filling
Fill each well with chocolate, jam, or caramel while cookies are still slightly warm. Allow to set before serving.
Serving Ideas for Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies
- Stack in a cookie tin for gifting
- Serve with a glass of cold milk or hot chocolate
- Sprinkle with sea salt for a sweet-salty twist
- Perfect for cookie exchanges and parties
What Everyone’s Saying About Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies
“Soft, chewy, and the chocolate filling is divine. My kids went nuts!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Rachel L.
“These are my go-to for holiday baking—they disappear instantly.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Mike T.
“Easy to make and so customizable. Love them!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Emily P.
Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies – Sweet, Nutty, and Perfectly Soft
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.
- Place dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Press your thumb (or a spoon handle) gently into the center of each cookie to make an indentation.
- Spoon a small amount of jam, chocolate, or Nutella into each indentation.
- Bake cookies for 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
FAQ – Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies
These Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies are soft, nutty, and filled with a sweet jam center — perfect for holiday baking or a fun treat anytime. If you love quick, playful desserts, you’ll also enjoy these Easy Apple OREO Balls, another kid-friendly and shareable sweet treat that’s simple to make and guaranteed to impress.
