Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of your childhood with these delightful Homemade Copycat Nutter Butters. Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies are filled with a rich, creamy peanut butter filling that captures the essence of the classic treat. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a hit at family gatherings, bake sales, or as an after-school snack. With no preservatives or artificial ingredients, you can savor every bite knowing they are made fresh in your kitchen. Customize the filling to suit your taste, and enjoy these kid-approved delights any time you crave a sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the filling: 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for texture)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Roll dough into small balls (about 1 inch), shape into ovals, and press down with a fork to create a crosshatch pattern. Sprinkle lightly with extra sugar.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden and cool on a wire rack.
- For the filling, beat together creamy peanut butter and softened unsalted butter; mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth, adding milk as needed for desired consistency.
- Once cooled, spread or pipe filling onto one cookie and top with another to create sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added texture in your cookies, consider using crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy. If gluten-free is preferred, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Experiment by adding chocolate chips or crushed nuts into the filling for an exciting twist.