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Homemade Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

Delightful and easy-to-make peanut butter sandwich cookies featuring a creamy filling, perfect for cozy evenings and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy, your choice) Choose based on your texture preference.
  • 1 cup sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference.
  • 1 large egg Provides structure to the cookies.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
Filling
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk Adjust milk quantity for desired filling consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of peanut butter, 1 cup of sugar, the egg, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
  1. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  2. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack.
Filling and Assembly
  1. In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth to create the filling.
  2. Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a layer of the peanut butter filling on the flat side of one cookie and top with another cookie.
Serving
  1. Serve your homemade peanut butter sandwich cookies with milk or your favorite warm beverage.

Notes

For perfect cookies, use your favorite type of peanut butter and adjust sugar for sweetness level. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.