Ingredients
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (250 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220 g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (250 g) creamy peanut butter (for filling)
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3–4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, shape into an oval, and gently flatten. Press with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- For filling, beat peanut butter and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar.
- Mix in vanilla and 2 tablespoons milk. Add additional milk as needed for spreadable consistency.
- Spread or pipe filling onto flat side of one cookie and sandwich with another. Press gently to secure.
Notes
- Chill dough 30 minutes if cookies spread too much.
- Do not overbake; centers will firm as they cool.
- Add milk gradually to control filling consistency.
- Use creamy, no-stir peanut butter for best texture.
- Store in airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
