Baking · Cookies

Peanut Butter Tea Thumbprint Cookies

Peanut butter thumbprint cookies are one of the most satisfying cookies to make because every step rolling, pressing, filling feels deliberate and meditative in the best way. The base is deeply nutty and tender with a slight crispness on the outside that gives way to a soft centre. The jam filling adds the perfect amount of sweetness and brightness against the richness of the peanut butter. They look adorable and taste even better. These are the cookies for a cozy Sunday afternoon when you want to fill your kitchen with the smell of something warm and comforting.

Ingredients

• 227g unsalted butter, softened
• 100g powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1–2 tsp finely ground Peanut Butter Cup Tea
• 250g all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Lemon, apricot, or blueberry jam, for filling

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and finely ground tea.
3. 3 Gradually fold in flour and salt until dough forms.
4. 4 Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet. Use your thumb to make an indentation in the center of each ball.
5. 5 Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
6. 6 Cool slightly, then fill each indentation with jam. Let set before serving.

Tips & Notes

Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking so the cookies hold their shape. The jam filling can be swapped for chocolate ganache or lemon curd.