Description
Bring back childhood memories with these homemade Copycat Nutter Butters! Crunchy peanut butter cookies sandwiched around a smooth, creamy peanut butter filling. Easy to make, perfectly sweet, and even better than store-bought—these cookies are pure peanut butter heaven.
Ingredients
Cookies:
-
1 cup creamy peanut butter
-
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
-
½ cup granulated sugar
-
½ cup brown sugar
-
1 large egg
-
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-
1½ cups all-purpose flour
-
1 teaspoon baking soda
-
¼ teaspoon salt
Filling:
-
¾ cup creamy peanut butter
-
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
-
1½ cups powdered sugar
-
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-
2 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream
Instructions
Make the Cookies:
-
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
-
In a bowl, beat peanut butter and softened butter until smooth.
-
Add granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy.
-
Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
-
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until dough forms.
-
Roll dough into small balls and shape each into a peanut shape. Gently press with a fork to create crisscross patterns.
-
Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on a wire rack.
Make the Filling:
-
Beat peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until creamy and smooth.
-
Spread filling onto half the cookies; sandwich with remaining cookies.
Notes
-
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze up to 3 months.
-
Customize sweetness or peanut flavor by adjusting sugar or peanut butter type.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American