Description
Delightful Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies bring classic comfort with a creamy, indulgent twist. Crisp golden cookies hug rich peanut butter filling, creating a nostalgic treat that satisfies sweet cravings and warms hearts.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tbsp milk (for adjusting filling consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper, ensuring even spacing for uniform cookie placement.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and both granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, stirring until completely integrated and the batter appears homogeneous.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually fold into the wet ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Roll the dough into small, uniform balls and place them on prepared baking sheets, gently pressing down to create slight disk shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookie edges turn golden brown, rotating the sheets midway to ensure even browning.
- Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on wire racks, creating a stable foundation for the filling.
- For the peanut butter filling, whip peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth and spreadable.
- If the filling seems too thick, incorporate milk gradually to achieve a creamy, pipeable consistency.
- Once cookies are fully cooled, spread or pipe the peanut butter filling onto half of the cookies.
- Sandwich the filled cookies with the remaining plain cookies, pressing gently to distribute the filling evenly.
- Optional: Crush roasted peanuts and sprinkle around the edges of the sandwich cookies for added texture and visual appeal.
- Chill the completed cookies for 15-20 minutes to help the filling set and enhance the overall flavor melding.
Notes
- Chill dough briefly before rolling to prevent excessive spreading and maintain clean cookie shapes during baking.
- Ensure ingredients like butter and egg are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cookie texture.
- Use natural peanut butter with minimal added oils for a more authentic, rich flavor in the filling.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum for better binding.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg