Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

Indulge in the ultimate peanut butter treat with these decadent Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies! Featuring soft, chewy cookies made from a perfectly balanced blend of creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and vanilla, these delightful bites are irresistibly rich and flavorful. Sandwiched together with a luscious peanut butter filling that's irresistibly smooth and fluffy, these cookies are a dream for any peanut butter lover. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for bake sales, cookie swaps, or a sweet homemade gift. Whether served with a tall glass of milk or enjoyed on their own, these sandwich cookies are a crowd-pleasing dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 18

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter (for filling)
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for filling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of packed brown sugar, and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter until smooth and fluffy.

Step 3

Add 2 eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the mixture. Beat until well incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.

Step 6

Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball of dough slightly with the back of a fork, creating a criss-cross pattern.

Step 7

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake, as the cookies will firm up as they cool.

Step 8

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

While the cookies are cooling, prepare the filling. In a medium mixing bowl, beat together 1.5 cups of powdered sugar, 0.5 cups of creamy peanut butter, 0.25 cups of softened unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.

Step 10

To assemble the sandwich cookies, pair the cooled cookies by size. Spread a generous amount of filling onto the flat side of one cookie, then top with the flat side of a second cookie to create a sandwich.

Step 11

Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling.

Step 12

Serve immediately, or store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1681.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7748.0

Total Fat 432.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 189.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1022.2mg	0%
Sodium 4249.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 887.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.4g	0%
Total Sugars 606.2g
Protein 135.5g	0%

Vitamin D 131.0IU	0%
Calcium 586.5mg	0%
Iron 24.3mg	0%
Potassium 3070.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.7%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 44.5%