Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Homemade Nutter Butters, a soft-baked peanut butter cookie sandwich filled with creamy peanut butter goodness. These irresistible treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering, packing lunches, or enjoying an afternoon snack with coffee. The chewy texture and rich flavor will evoke nostalgia while impressing family and friends alike. Simple to make with readily available ingredients, this recipe is a fun kitchen project for kids and adults. Enjoy a homemade dessert that is free from preservatives and bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (for filling)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter, brown sugar, and creamy peanut butter until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Shape dough into small balls and roll in sugar before placing on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until golden but still soft in the center; cool on wire racks.
- For the filling, blend softened butter, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Once cooled, spread filling between two cookies to create sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich (40g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg