Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of your childhood with Homemade Copycat Nutter Butters! These delightful peanut butter cookies are soft and chewy, perfectly sandwiching a rich, creamy peanut butter filling. Ideal for parties, family gatherings, or just an indulgent snack, these cookies bring together the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors that everyone will love. Made from scratch with simple ingredients, this recipe allows you to customize the filling to your taste. Whether you’re enjoying them with a glass of milk or serving them at a special event, these cookies are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (for filling)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for texture)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients to form dough.
- Roll dough into small ovals and press each with a fork for a crosshatch pattern. Sprinkle with sugar before baking.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden; cool completely.
- For the filling, beat remaining peanut butter and softened butter until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla; adjust texture with milk if needed.
- Assemble by spreading filling on one cookie and topping it with another.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg