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Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies

Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies

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Indulge in the nostalgic delight of Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies! These soft peanut butter cookies, with their creamy filling, are perfect for sharing or enjoying as a sweet treat any time. Simple to make and fun to customize, this recipe brings back fond memories while creating new ones in your kitchen. Whip up a batch for a family gathering or a cozy night in, and savor each bite of these rich, flavorful cookies.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted sweet cream butter (softened)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sugar to roll the dough in
  • 1/4 cup unsalted sweet cream butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
  5. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Shape tablespoon-sized dough into balls and roll in sugar before placing on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
  8. For the filling, beat together softened butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until creamy.
  9. Once cooled, spread filling between two cookies to create sandwiches.

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