Classic Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

For the Filling:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)

Directions:

For the Cookies:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch) and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Use a fork to create a crisscross pattern on each cookie, gently flattening them.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Filling:

1. In a medium bowl, beat together the peanut butter and softened butter until smooth.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated. Add milk as needed to achieve a spreadable consistency.
3. Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous amount of filling on the flat side of one cookie and top with another cookie to create a sandwich.

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Baking Time: 10-12 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour

Kcal: 300 kcal per serving | Servings: 24 cookies