Description
Irresistible peanut butter sandwich cookies blend creamy richness with sweet nostalgia, offering a delightful twist on classic comfort. Crisp, golden edges and luscious filling promise a delectable experience you’ll savor with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Sugars:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers and Liquids:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for even cookie placement.
- Combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla in a mixing bowl, stirring until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Create uniform dough balls, arranging them on the prepared baking sheet with adequate spacing between each cookie.
- Gently press each dough ball using a fork, creating a classic crisscross pattern for traditional cookie texture.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack, ensuring they reach room temperature for optimal filling application.
- Whip butter with brown sugar until the mixture becomes creamy and light, creating a smooth base for the filling.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and cream, beating until the filling reaches a fluffy, spreadable consistency.
- Select matching cookie pairs with similar size and shape for balanced sandwich construction.
- Spread a generous layer of prepared filling on one cookie surface, ensuring even coverage.
- Carefully place the matching cookie on top, gently pressing to create a delightful sandwich with perfectly distributed filling.
Notes
- Select natural peanut butter without added sugars for a cleaner, more authentic flavor profile.
- Choose room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother mixing and more consistent cookie texture.
- Consider swapping regular sugar with coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index alternative.
- Try gluten-free flour blend if seeking a celiac-friendly version of these delightful sandwich cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 264
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 84 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg