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Thumbprint: Chocolate Peanut Butter Thumbprints

Source of Recipe

www.verybestbaking.com


List of Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
11 ounces chocolate chips, divided
1 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter, divided
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 large eggs


Recipe

PREHEAT oven to 350ºF. COMBINE flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt in small bowl. Melt 1 cup morsels in small, heavy-duty saucepan over low heat; stir until smooth. Beat granulated sugar, 1/3 cup peanut butter, butter and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in melted chocolate. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in cocoa mixture. Stir in remaining morsels. Cover; refrigerate just until firm. SHAPE into 1 1/2-inch balls; press thumb into tops to make about 1/2-inch-deep depressions. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Fill each depression with about 1/2 teaspoon peanut butter. BAKE for 10 to 15 minutes or until sides are set but centers are still slightly soft. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Makes 3 1/2 dozen.