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Homemade Copycat Nutter Butters

Delicious homemade peanut butter cookie sandwiches that replicate classic Nutter Butters with creamy filling.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
Peanut Butter Filling
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
  5. Roll dough into small logs or balls and create ridged patterns with a fork. Place on baking sheets.
  6. Bake 10–12 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
  7. For filling, beat peanut butter and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
  8. Spread filling on one cookie and sandwich with another.

Notes

Optional: Dip edges in melted chocolate for extra flavor.