Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter with a creamy filling, creating a perfect balance of taste and texture. These cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with a luscious peanut butter cream, making them an irresistible indulgence for any peanut butter lover.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 minutes per batch
- Total Time: Approximately 1 hour, including cooling and assembly
- Yield: Approximately 30 sandwich cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup creamy peanut butter (for filling)
3 cups confectioners' sugar (for filling)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
5 tablespoons milk (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract, then beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the creamy mixture, mixing well.
- Shape and Bake Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern. Bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Allow cookies to cool on wire racks.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Sandwich Cookies: Spread the filling on the flat side of one cookie, then top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
Notes
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Place cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Allow frozen cookies to thaw at room temperature. For a warm treat, microwave for 10-15 seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approx. 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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