Chocolate Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies combine the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter in a delightful thumbprint cookie. A perfect treat for any occasion

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg yolk
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt

In another bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth

Add the vanilla extract and egg yolk to the butter mixture and mix well

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet

Use your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to make an indentation in the center of each cookie

Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until set

While the cookies are baking, prepare the filling by mixing together peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth

Once the cookies are out of the oven, gently redefine the indentations if needed

Fill each indentation with the peanut butter mixture

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable oil in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth

Carefully spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into the center of each peanut butter-filled indentation

Allow the chocolate to set before serving or enjoying