Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for cookie dough
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter for filling
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, creamy peanut butter, vanilla, and egg until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the dough tender.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 11-13 minutes. The cookies should be puffy and light. They may look soft in the center, but will firm up as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a bowl, mix 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter with the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and spreadable. Spread or pipe a generous layer onto one cookie and top with another to form a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 110mgFiber: 1g
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