Description
Indulge in these delectable Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies, a perfect blend of soft, chewy cookies with a creamy peanut butter filling. These homemade treats are a delightful snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk, as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make the cookie dough: Cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix dry ingredients into wet until combined.
- Bake the cookies: Roll dough into balls, flatten with a fork, and bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare the filling: Beat together peanut butter and butter. Add powdered sugar and milk as needed.
- Assemble the cookies: Spread or pipe filling onto half the cookies and sandwich with the remaining cookies.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Chill the filling slightly for easier spreading.
- Add honey to the filling for a sweeter flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
