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Easy Leprechaun Thumbprint Cookies

These simple three ingredient cookies are a sweet and salty treat perfect for any celebration.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 18, 2026
Easy Leprechaun Thumbprint Cookies
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
12 minutes
Total
22 minutes
Serves
12

If you are looking for a quick treat that everyone will love, these thumbprint cookies are a total winner. They come together with just a few pantry staples and look absolutely adorable on a festive cookie platter.

My best tip is to press your thumb into the center of the cookie while it is still warm from the oven. This creates the perfect little well for your favorite chocolate or caramel filling.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup chocolate kisses or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, mix the peanut butter, sugar, and egg together until the dough is smooth and well combined.

  3. 3

    Roll the dough into small balls about one inch in size and place them onto your prepared baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are just barely golden brown.

  5. 5

    Remove the tray from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss or a small dollop of chocolate into the center of each cookie.

  6. 6

    Let the cookies cool completely on the pan so the chocolate can set before you move them to a wire rack.

💡 Tips

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. You can also freeze them for a month if you want to save some for later. These are great served alongside a cold glass of milk.

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