Description
These Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies consist of soft and chewy peanut butter cookies sandwiched together with a rich and creamy peanut butter filling. They’re a peanut butter lover’s dream come true!
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (120g) creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (110g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup (120g) creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a medium bowl, beat together the peanut butter and softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until the filling reaches a spreadable consistency.
- Assemble the Sandwich Cookies:
- Once the cookies have cooled completely, spread a generous amount of filling on the flat side of one cookie.
- Top with another cookie to create a sandwich.
- Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling.
Notes
- For a firmer filling, refrigerate the assembled cookies for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.