Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies I

This recipe is for thumbprint cookies made with peanut butter, best filled with a tart jelly filling.

• Calories: 190 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup peanut butter
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup shortening

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. Blend in peanut butter, salt, egg, vanilla and flour. Mix well.

Step 3

Shape dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Press your thumb into the center of each ball, creating a 1/2 inch depression.

Step 4

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes and cool on a rack. Fill the centers with a tart jelly/fruit preserve.