Description
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of Homemade Copycat Nutter Butters. These soft and chewy peanut butter cookies are filled with a rich, creamy peanut butter filling that captures the essence of your favorite childhood snack. Ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a cozy night at home, these cookies offer a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors that everyone will love. With simple ingredients and easy steps, even beginner bakers can create these delicious treats from scratch. Get ready to enjoy the warm embrace of homemade goodness!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 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 (for filling)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for texture)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Roll dough into small balls (about 1 inch), shape into ovals, press with a fork for crosshatch pattern, and sprinkle tops with sugar.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet.
- For the filling: Beat together creamy peanut butter and softened butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Adjust texture with milk as needed.
- Once cookies are cool, spread filling onto one cookie and top with another.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg