Chocolate Peanut Butter Thumbprints Recipe

Name: Chocolate Peanut Butter Thumbprints
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter-flavored shortening; 1 cup sugar; 2 egg yolks; 2 tablespoons milk; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips; 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter; 2 tablespoons butter-flavored shortening; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons milk
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons butter-flavored shortening
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in the egg yolks, milk, melted chocolate and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Roll into 1-in. balls.
2
Place 2 in. apart on greased
3
. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each ball. Bake at 350u00b0 for 11-13 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
4
Meanwhile, for filling, in a small bowl, beat peanut butter and shortening until combined. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Fill cookies with filling. Store in an airtight container.

1498

kcal

Calories

Fat

177

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter-flavored shortening, 1 cup sugar, 2 egg yolks, 2 tablespoons milk, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Peanut Butter Thumbprints falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Thumbprints

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