Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Homemade Nutter Butters, a nostalgic treat that combines the rich, creamy goodness of peanut butter with a sweet and fluffy filling. These cookies are not only a fun baking project but also a versatile dessert perfect for any occasion—from casual snack time to festive gatherings. With their irresistible salty-sweet flavor and satisfying texture, they easily surpass store-bought varieties. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or share with friends and family for an unforgettable homemade experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- Heavy cream (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, beat together peanut butter, butter, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Scoop dough into oval shapes on the prepared baking sheet with space in between.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes until puffed but soft in the center. Allow to cool completely.
- For the filling, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla in the mixer until smooth.
- Pipe filling onto half of the cooled cookies and sandwich with another half.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg