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Chocolate Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies





Total Time
30 mins

These little cookies are the perfect combination of classic chocolate and peanut butter.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies




Photo: Leigh Beisch; Styling: Dan Becker
 10 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped
 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks
 3 large eggs, at room temperature
 1 cup sugar
 3/4 cup flour
 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
 1/2 cup peanut butter
Step 1
1

Put chocolates and butter in a medium metal bowl and set bowl over a pan filled with 1 in. of simmering water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until melted, then remove from heat and let cool slightly. Whisk in eggs and sugar, mixing until combined. Then whisk in flour, baking powder, and salt. Chill dough, covered, until firm, about 2 hours.

Step 2
2

Let dough sit at room temperature 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350° and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop 1 tbsp. portions of dough, rolling each into a ball, and put onto sheets 1 in. apart. Press your thumb into the center of each cookie ball, making a small well. Fill a resealable plastic bag with peanut butter. With scissors, snip off 1 corner of bag and squeeze about 1/2 tsp. peanut butter from bag into each well.

Step 3
3

Bake cookies until they no longer look wet on top, about 8 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets.

Step 4
4

Make ahead: Batter up to 1 day; baked cookies up to 2 days, airtight.

Step 5
5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per cookie.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 105Calories from Fat 59
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 3.2g16%
Cholesterol 19mg7%
Sodium 42mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Protein 2.2g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.