Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint  Cookies are just like Peanut Butter Blossoms but better with a soft chocolate fudge center from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

Because these are like the beloved Peanut Butter Blossoms, but way better!

Because I have a serious love for all things peanut butter, and chocolate, especially when it's a creamy truffle like chocolate.

Because I may or may not have eaten way more of these then I ever should have, and that led to me only having one slice plus or minus a few bites of Cherry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake .

Because these are really easy twist on my favorite peanut butter blossoms without the hassle of unwrapping 55 hershey kisses because I eat about 7 in the progress, and the kids don't even like that job.

Because these are just that good, we're friends and I like to share my favorite tasty treats with my friends, so you too may or may not eat way more then you care to admit.


Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are a favorite for Christmas just like Peanut Butter Blossoms but better made with butter, creamy peanut butter, and sugar from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

Cream together until well combined:
  • 1/2 cup Softened Butter
  • 3/4 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar 
Scrape the sides of bowl.

I prefer butter over shortening when making Peanut Butter Blossoms for the superior flavor. Even though butter has a lower fat content then shortening the texture still ends up similar enough not to be missed.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are just like Peanut Butter Blossoms but so much better. Mix in egg and vanilla from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

Mix in:
  • 1 whole Egg 
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Mix until well combined. Scrape sides of bowl, and add 1 2/3 cup All-Purpose Flour mix, until well combined.

Tip: At this point the dough can be covered, and refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking. I find the dough has a tendency to dry out after 2 days.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint cookie dough recipe is just like Peanut Butter Blossoms but better from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

Shape dough into 1 inch balls.

Roll Peanut Butter dough ball in sugar from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

Roll in remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar and place 2 inches apart on an un-greased cookie sheet. 

Bake 8-10 minutes until lightly browned.

Peanut Butter Blossoms recipe filled with chocolate fudge from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

Heat 1/3 cup Heavy Cream and 2 tablespoons Butter over medium heat, until hot but not boiling. 

Remove from heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon Vanilla and 1 1/2 cups Chocolate Chips. Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are just like Peanut Butter Blossoms but better with a soft fudge filling from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

Remove cookies from oven..

Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies recipe use a teaspoon to make an indent in dough from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

Use the back of a metal teaspoon to make a little chocolate reservoir  in the center of each cookie while hot.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are just like Peanut Butter Blossoms but so much better with a soft creamy fudge filling from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

Use 2 small spoons to scoop about a tablespoon of chocolate into the center of each cookie and move to a cooling rack. 

Allow cookies to cool until chocolate is set.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are filled with a creamy fudge center! The recipes just like the beloved Peanut Butter Blossoms but so much better. Always a favorite Christmas Cookie from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

Oh peanut buttery goodness filled with creamy chocolate center, how I love thee...

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies filled with a creamy chocolate center just like the beloved Peanut Butter Blossoms but better!
4.9 out of 5 based on 9 user ratings
prep time: 20 minscook time: 10 minstotal time: 30 mins

ingredients:

Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies
  • 1/2 cup Butter, Softened
  • 3/4 cup Creamy Peanut Butter, All Natural
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 2/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar, For Rolling Peanut Butter Balls
Fudge Filling
  • 1/3 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups Semi Sweet Chocolate Chip Or Dark Chocolate

instructions

Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degree.
  2. Cream butter, peanut butter, sugar, and brown sugar, until light and fluffy. Scrape bowl.
  3. Add egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  4. Add flour, and stir until well combined.
  5. Roll dough into 1" balls, and then roll into 1/2 cup remaining sugar. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until lightly brown.
  7. Use the back of a metal teaspoon to press a reservoir into the center of each cookie.
Fudge Filling
  1. Heat cream and butter over medium heat until hot. Do not boil. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla, and chocolate chips, until smooth and creamy.
Assemble
  1. Use 2 small spoons to scoop about a tablespoon of chocolate into the center of each cookie, and move to a cooling rack. Allow cookies to cool until chocolate is set.
calories
115
fat (grams)
7
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Peanut Butter Fudge Thumbprint Cookies from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

23 comments

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  2. These are my husband's favorite but I've only made them with the Kiss in the middle. I love that you made the chocolate cream!

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  3. In the recipe for the chocolate filling , you list 1/2 cup sugar. But in your instructions, you do not mention to add any sugar. Is it just cream, butter , chocolate chips and vanilla?

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    1. Hi, So sorry for any confusion my writing has caused. The 1/2 cup Sugar at the end is to roll the peanut butter balls in before baking.

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  4. Hi there! I wanted to make these cookies dairy free. Do you think they would come out okay if I used earth balance instead of butter and almond milk instead of heavy cream? 🙈😁

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    1. If you use Almond Milk you would have to reduce it since its thinner then cream, coconut cream would be another option to try. It should work with Earths Balance. Thanks, Serena

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  5. I've made these twice now, the first time the chocolate was very runny, it took almost overnight as they sat in the comtainer to set. The second time I waited to put the chocolate on the cookies to give it a chance to thicken, but it took a very long time, even with it sitting in the fridge. The recipe mentions to use half and half..is that correct or is it supposed to be heavy cream instead?

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    1. Hi Linsay, I've used half and half without a problem but the fat content in the chocolate could very causing the problem with setting dependent on brand. You can use heavy cream instead and it should help it set quicker.Thanks, Serena

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  6. for the fudge it says vanilla do you mean vanilla extract or a real vanilla bean?

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  7. Soooo good. Also used Nutella in some and jam In some and they were pure heaven.

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  8. I have always made this recipe with Ghiradelli chocolate but for this christmas eve i tried to make them with Toll House chocolate chips and it did NOT WORK— it just kept separating!! only use baking chocolate like Ghiradelli!!

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  9. I've made these cookies twice and, as they've tasted great each time, the dough is really dry and crumbly. I've followed the recipe exactly as written but I'm not able to "roll" into balls, I have to squeeze them together. Any idea what I might be doing wrong? The chocolate fudge is delicious! These are my husband's favorite cookie.

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    1. Your flour might be measuring heavy. You can try either sifting it first before measuring or you could remove 1-2 tablespoons flour and add it back until it's roll able but not crumbly. Sometimes just "fluffing" the flour if it's compacted can be enough but if you've already tried that I would try the other options. I hope that helps, Serena

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  10. Can a person freeze these?

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    1. I haven't tried so I don't know for sure, but it seems like they would freeze ok. If you end up trying it I would love to know. Thanks, Serena

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  11. Salted or unsalted butter? I've made these for two years and always turn out perfectly!! One of my favs....no clue why I can't recall what type of butter I use LOL.

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    1. I’ve heard salted brings out more depth! :)

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  12. You should use a jump to recipe button. I would be less likely to skip your recipe.

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  13. Does anyone know about how many cookies this recipe yields?

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  14. How do these cookies fair over time? I want to bake them like three days in advance but i don't want to remake them if they aren't as good after a while, also would they need to be refrigerated if I do make them early

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    1. I haven't ever kept them around too long. 3 days might be pushing it but if you did I would refrigerate for sure and then allow to come to room temperature. My biggest concern is they might become stale.

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