Peanut Butter Thumbprints Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter Thumbprints
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups firmly packed brown sugar; ¾ cup Jif Creamy Peanut Butter; ½ cup Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening or 12 stick Crisco Baking Sticks All-Vegetable Shortening; 3 teaspoons milk; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 large egg; 1 ¾ cups Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour; ¾ teaspoon baking soda; ¾ teaspoon salt; granulated sugar; ¼ cup Smucker's Orchard's Finest Pacific Mountain Strawberry Preserves, stirred

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups firmly packed brown sugar
¾ cup Jif Creamy Peanut Butter
½ cup Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening or 12 stick Crisco Baking Sticks All-Vegetable Shortening
3 teaspoons milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 ¾ cups Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
granulated sugar
¼ cup Smucker's Orchard's Finest Pacific Mountain Strawberry Preserves, stirred

1
HEAT oven to 375F
2
COMBINE brown sugar, peanut butter, shortening, milk and vanilla in bowl of electric mixer; beat at medium speed until well blended.
3
Beat in egg just until blended.
4
COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl.
5
Beat into peanut butter mixture at low speed just until blended.
6
SHAPE dough into 1-inch balls.
7
Roll in granulated sugar.
8
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
9
BAKE 6 minutes.
10
Immediately press centers of cookies with back of measuring teaspoon.
11
Bake 3 minutes longer or until cookies are set and just beginning to brown.
12
Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet.
13
SPOON preserves into center of each cookie.
14
Place on cooling rack to cool completely.

771

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ cups firmly packed brown sugar, ¾ cup Jif Creamy Peanut Butter, ½ cup Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening or 12 stick Crisco Baking Sticks All-Vegetable Shortening, 3 teaspoons milk, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Peanut Butter Thumbprints

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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