Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies with Crunchy Filling
Submitted by ttripper1
Classic peanut butter cookies with crunchy peanut butter filling sandwiched between. Fork-pressed cookies bake golden in 8 minutes, then get paired with creamy powdered sugar peanut butter frosting.
YIELD
3 1/2 dozenPREP
10 minCOOK
8 minREADY
40 minThese are the peanut butter sandwich cookies that’ll make you forget store-bought versions exist: tender, buttery cookies made with crunchy peanut butter, pressed with a fork into that classic criss-cross pattern, then sandwiched with a sweet peanut butter filling.
The cookie dough is rich with both butter and peanut butter, plus a full cup each of white and brown sugar for chewy texture and deep caramel notes. They bake fast at 375 degrees, turning golden brown in just 8 minutes.
Once cooled, you spread half the cookies with a creamy filling made from more crunchy peanut butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Top with another cookie and you’ve got double the peanut butter flavor in every bite.
Kitchen Tips
- Press the fork into the dough balls firmly to flatten them evenly. Dip the fork in flour between presses to prevent sticking.
- Bake only 8 minutes for soft, chewy cookies. They’ll look slightly underdone but will firm up as they cool.
- Make sure the cookies are completely cool before filling, or the powdered sugar mixture will melt and make a mess.
- Adjust the milk in the filling by the tablespoon until you get a spreadable but not runny consistency.
Variations
- Use smooth peanut butter in the filling if you prefer a creamy texture instead of crunchy throughout.
- Add mini chocolate chips to the cookie dough for a chocolate peanut butter twist.
- Roll the edges of the filled cookies in chopped peanuts or mini chocolate chips for extra crunch and visual appeal.
Ingredients
Directions
Cream the butter, sugar and brown sugar together in a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer at medium speed, until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat in the peanut butter and vanilla.
Sift the flour, baking soda and salt together and stir into the creamed mixture.
Form the mixture into 1-inch balls.
Place about 2-inches apart on greased baking sheets.
Press with floured fork, making a criss-cross pattern on each.
Bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven for 8 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from the baking sheets and cool on wire racks.
When completely cooled, spread one cookie with the peanut butter filling and top with another cookie making a sandwich.
PEANUT BUTTER FILLING: Mix all of the ingredients in a medium bowl and beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth and creamy.
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