Description
These Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies are a delightful treat featuring soft, buttery cookies paired with a creamy peanut butter filling. Perfect for peanut butter lovers, these sweet and tender sandwich cookies combine classic flavors in a simple, easy-to-make recipe.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 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
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup peanut butter until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps give the cookies a tender texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly to combine all wet ingredients smoothly for good dough consistency.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Shape and Bake: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, place them on the prepared baking sheets, and flatten each ball gently with a fork to create a classic peanut butter cookie pattern. Bake for 8–10 minutes until set but still soft. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make the Filling: In a clean bowl, beat the 1/2 cup peanut butter with the softened butter until creamy and smooth, creating a luscious filling.
- Add Sweetness and Adjust Consistency: Mix in the sifted powdered sugar gradually, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk as needed to achieve a spreadable consistency for easy sandwiching.
- Assemble the Sandwich Cookies: Spread a generous amount of the peanut butter filling on the flat side of one cooled cookie, then top with another cookie to form a sandwich. Repeat until all cookies are paired and filled.
Notes
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before assembling to prevent the filling from melting.
- If the filling is too thick, add milk a teaspoon at a time to reach desired spreadability.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For a crunchy variation, consider adding chopped peanuts into the filling or dough.
