Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Using a fork, gently press down on each dough ball to create a crisscross pattern.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. For the filling, beat together the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
11. Once cookies are completely cooled, spread or pipe a generous amount of peanut butter filling onto the bottom of one cookie and sandwich with another.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 220 kcal | Servings: 24 cookies
Tips:
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and keep cookie shape.
Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and better texture.