Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies – Soft, Creamy & Perfectly Sweet with a Nutty Hug in Every Bite!
Ingredients (Makes about 18 sandwich cookies):
For the cookies:
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
For the filling:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk or cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
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Directions:
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1. Make the Cookies:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
3. Beat in egg and vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
5. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
6. Flatten gently with a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
7. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are set. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
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2. Make the Filling:
1. In a bowl, beat together butter, peanut butter, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in milk 1 tbsp at a time until desired consistency is reached—creamy and spreadable.
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3. Assemble the Sandwiches:
1. Match cooled cookies by size.
2. Pipe or spread about 1 tablespoon of filling onto the flat side of one cookie.
3. Top with a second cookie and gently press together.
4. Optional: roll edges in crushed peanuts, mini chocolate chips, or sprinkles for flair.
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Serve & Store:
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freeze assembled cookies or unfilled cookies for up to 2 months.
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Optional Variations:
- Add ½ tsp cinnamon to the dough for a warm twist
- Stir in mini chocolate chips to the filling
- Make a salted caramel peanut butter filling by adding a swirl of caramel
- Dip half of each sandwich in melted chocolate and chill until set