Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE COOKIE DOUGH; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 cups creamy peanut butter; 1 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping); 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; FOR THE FILLING; 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Servings: persons

FOR THE COOKIE DOUGH
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups creamy peanut butter
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
FOR THE FILLING
6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper for even browning & to guard against burning.
2
FOR THE COOKIE DOUGH ~ In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda & salt.
3
In a large bowl, & with an electric mixer at high speed, beat butter, peanut butter & both sugars until light & fluffy.
4
Beat in eggs & vanilla, then gently fold in the flour mixture until just incorporated.
5
Roll a rounded tablespoon of dough between your hands to make a ball, then place it on the prepared baking sheets. Repeat until cookie dough is all used up.
6
Dip a fork in some additional granulated sugar & press each dough ball to make a crisscross pattern.
7
Bake for 14 minutes or until lightly brown around the edges.
8
Set the baking sheets on wire racks & cool 5 minutes before transferring cookies directly onto the wire racks to cool completely.
9
FOR THE FILLING ~ In a medium bowl beat all filling ingredients together until creamy.
10
Spread 1 tablespoon of the filling onto the flat side of 1 cookie & press the flat side of a 2nd cookie onto the filling, creating a cookie sandwich. Repeat until sandwich cookies are completed!

2192

kcal

Calories

141

Fat

198

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE COOKIE DOUGH, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

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