Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of Homemade Copycat Nutter Butters—soft, chewy peanut butter cookies filled with a rich and creamy peanut butter filling. These delightful treats are easy to make, perfect for any occasion, and will surely be a hit among kids and adults alike. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or package them as gifts for loved ones. With customizable filling options, you can adjust the sweetness to your taste, making these cookies a versatile addition to your baking repertoire. Bake a batch today and savor the comforting flavors reminiscent of your favorite childhood snack!
Ingredients
- 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 (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in one large egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt before gradually adding it to the wet mixture to form a dough.
- Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch), shape into ovals, and press with a fork to create a crosshatch pattern; sprinkle lightly with sugar.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden and cool completely on a wire rack.
- To prepare the filling, beat together creamy peanut butter and unsalted butter; mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy. Add milk as needed for desired texture.
- Once cookies are cool, spread or pipe the filling onto one cookie half and sandwich with another.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (36g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for optimal mixing. Chill dough for about 30 minutes to prevent spreading during baking. Experiment with fillings by adding cocoa powder or spices.