Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 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
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk, as needed for texture
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in one egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture to form dough.
- Shape the dough into small ovals, press with a fork for the classic pattern, and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden, then cool completely.
- For the filling, beat together additional creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract; adjust consistency with milk as needed.
- Assemble by spreading the filling between cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg