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Homemade Nutter Butters

Decadent Homemade Nutter Butters That Beat Store-Bought!

Homemade Nutter Butters are irresistibly delicious peanut butter sandwich cookies that outperform store-bought versions in flavor and texture.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Can use salted if preferred.
  • 0.75 cups Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with dark brown sugar.
  • 0.5 cups Creamy Peanut Butter Star ingredient.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients.
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract Adds depth to flavor.
  • for rolling Sugar Coats the dough logs.
For the Peanut Butter Filling
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Ensures creamy filling.
  • 1 cups Creamy Peanut Butter Keeps filling flavorful.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens the filling.
  • 2 tbsp Milk Adjusts consistency.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream together butter, brown sugar, and peanut butter with an electric mixer until fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Divide dough into logs, roll in sugar, and place on baking sheets.
  7. Flatten each log slightly with a fork to create a peanut shape.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly browned.
  9. Cool cookies for about 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
  10. Beat together the filling ingredients until smooth.
  11. Spread filling between two cookies to make sandwich cookies.
  12. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored at room temperature or frozen for later enjoyment.

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