Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort treat with Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies! These delightful cookies feature a soft, chewy peanut butter base filled with a luscious creamy peanut butter filling, offering a nostalgic flavor reminiscent of the classic favorite. Perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to special celebrations, these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends. Customize them with chocolate chips or nuts for an extra twist, and watch as they become a beloved snack in your home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted sweet cream butter (softened)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- For the Cream Filling: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons whole milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in peanut butter, egg, and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until combined.
- Roll dough into one-inch balls, flatten slightly with a fork on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until golden around edges; let cool on a wire rack.
- For the filling, beat together softened butter and peanut butter; gradually add powdered sugar and mix until creamy. Add milk and vanilla.
- Spread or pipe filling onto half of cooled cookies and sandwich with remaining cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to maintain shape. Feel free to mix in chocolate chips or nuts to enhance texture.