Description

Classic peanut butter sandwich cookies with creamy filling that taste even better than the store-bought version. Crispy edges, tender centers, and nostalgic flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (for filling)
2–3 tablespoons heavy cream

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. Beat softened butter, 1/2 cup peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
7. Use a fork dipped in flour to press crosshatch pattern into each cookie, flattening to about 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers still look slightly soft.
9. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
10. For filling, beat 3/4 cup peanut butter with powdered sugar, then add heavy cream one tablespoon at a time until smooth and spreadable.
11. Spread about 1 tablespoon of filling on the flat side of half the cookies, then top with remaining cookies to create sandwiches.
12. Let assembled cookies sit for 30 minutes before serving to allow filling to set.

Notes

Store assembled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze unfilled cookies for up to 3 months and fill as needed. If filling is too thick, add more cream; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
Calories: 185
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 125mg
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g