Nutter Butter Cookies
Delicious homemade cookies filled with rich peanut butter flavor, perfect for sharing and customization.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter Can use natural peanut butter, but may affect texture.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs Can substitute with flaxseed eggs for a vegan option.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour for health benefits.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensure it's fresh.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar For the filling.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat together the peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the peanut butter mixture, mixing until combined.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on a lined baking sheet. Flatten each ball with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool completely.
- For the filling, beat together the powdered sugar and additional peanut butter in a bowl until smooth.
- Spread or pipe the filling onto the bottom of one cookie and top with another to make a sandwich.
Notes
These cookies are perfect for sharing and can be customized to your taste. Store in an airtight container and enjoy with milk, coffee, or ice cream.