Peanut Butter Fudge Thumbprint Cookies

The delicious combination of sweet chocolate fudge, creamy peanut butter, and rich chocolate cookie dough is present in these Peanut Butter Fudge Thumbprint Cookies. Theyre ideal for meeting your cravings for both peanut butter and chocolate in one bite

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt optional

Instructions:

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

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt

Set aside

In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and peanut butter until smooth and creamy

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well combined

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

Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls

Place them on the prepared baking sheet

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

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk

Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted

Fill each cookie indentation with the melted chocolate mixture

Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top of the chocolate-filled indentations

If desired, lightly sprinkle coarse sea salt over the cookies for a sweet and salty touch

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are set

Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely

Enjoy your Peanut Butter Fudge Thumbprint Cookies