Description
Let’s talk about Nutter Butter Cookies—but homemade and even better than the store-bought kind!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture until combined.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop out 1 teaspoon-sized portions of dough and roll into small oval shapes to mimic the classic Nutter Butter look. Use a fork to press a crisscross pattern on each cookie.
Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly crisp around the edges. Let cool completely.
In a bowl, beat together butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add milk (1 tbsp at a time)if needed for a spreadable consistency.
Spread or pipe a layer of filling onto the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich with another. Press gently to seal.
Let the cookies sit for about 15 minutes so the filling sets, then dig in!