Description
Chewy peanut butter cookies paired with a creamy peanut butter filling make these sandwich cookies an irresistible treat. Perfect for dessert or snack time, they’re easy to prepare and sure to satisfy any peanut butter craving.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, flatten with a fork, and bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make the Filling:
- Beat peanut butter and softened butter until creamy.
- Mix in powdered sugar and add milk as needed for consistency.
- Assemble Cookies:
- Spread filling on the flat side of a cookie. Top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
Notes
For a chocolate twist, add mini chocolate chips to the filling or drizzle melted chocolate over the cookies.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 18 sandwich cookies
- Calories: 220 kcal per sandwich cookie
