Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

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