Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Homemade Nutter Butters, a soft-baked cookie sandwich filled with rich peanut butter goodness. These cookies are not only a nostalgic treat but also an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert for any occasion. Perfectly balanced between sweet and savory, each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a creamy filling that will have everyone reaching for more. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or simply treating yourself, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for filling)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (for filling)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for filling)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and light brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Roll dough into balls and coat in sugar before placing on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool on a rack.
- For the filling, mix softened unsalted butter and peanut butter until smooth; add powdered sugar, then milk and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Assemble cookies by spreading filling between two cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich (60g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg