Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies, a scrumptious twist on the classic treat! These soft peanut butter cookies are generously filled with a creamy peanut butter frosting, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion. Perfect for gatherings, cozy nights in, or as a heartfelt gift, these cookies are sure to impress. With their rich flavor and fun creamy filling, they’re even better than the store-bought version! Plus, they’re easy to make and customizable—add chocolate chips or nuts for added texture. Gather your loved ones for a fun baking session and enjoy these delicious treats together.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1/4 cup unsalted sweet cream butter (for filling)
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter (for filling)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla; blend until smooth.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- For the filling, beat together softened butter and peanut butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix in milk until smooth.
- Once cookies are cool, spread filling on 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: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg