(Soft peanut butter cookies with a creamy peanut butter filling)
Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
1 cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
For the Filling:
½ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Make the Cookie Dough:
In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Shape and Bake the Cookies:
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball gently with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Filling:
In a medium bowl, beat together the peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if needed to reach a spreadable consistency.
Assemble the Sandwiches:
Spread a generous amount of filling on the bottom of one cookie and top with another cookie to form a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
Serve:
Enjoy these rich, peanut butter-filled treats with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: ~12 sandwich cookies