Description
This Homemade Copycat Nutter Butters recipe recreates the beloved peanut butter sandwich cookies with a perfect balance of sweet, nutty flavor and a creamy filling. Made from scratch using simple ingredients, these cookies boast a soft, chewy texture and a signature crosshatch pattern, ideal for peanut butter lovers craving a nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for texture)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly until fully combined for flavor and structure.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt together, ensuring even distribution of leavening agents and seasoning.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a cohesive cookie dough forms without overmixing to keep the texture soft.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into small 1-inch balls, then shape each into an oval. Press each oval with a fork to create the classic crosshatch pattern and lightly sprinkle granulated sugar on top for crunch and extra sweetness.
- Bake: Bake the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheet for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden, signaling they are perfectly baked.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack to set their shape and avoid melting the filling later.
- Make the Filling: Beat together the peanut butter and softened butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time to achieve a spreadable consistency.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread or pipe the prepared filling onto the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie, creating the iconic Nutter Butter sandwich.
Notes
- Ensure the cookies are fully cooled before adding the filling to prevent melting.
- Adjust milk quantity in the filling for desired creaminess and spreadability.
- For crunchier cookies, bake an extra 1-2 minutes but avoid overbaking to prevent dryness.
- Store assembled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
- Use creamy peanut butter for smooth texture; natural peanut butter may alter consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Nutter Butter, Peanut Butter Cookies, Sandwich Cookies, Homemade Cookies, Copycat Recipe, Peanut Butter Filling
