Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies

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Love the peanut-shaped sandwich cookies from Nutter Butter? These homemade Nutter Butter cookies deliver that same sweet peanut butter flavor — but fresher, softer, and even more delicious.

They feature tender peanut butter cookies sandwiched with a creamy peanut butter filling. Perfect for lunchboxes, bake sales, or peanut butter lovers everywhere.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Soft yet slightly crisp edges
• Rich peanut butter flavor
• Creamy sandwich filling
• No artificial aftertaste
• Fun to shape like the classic version

Prep & Bake Time

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes

  • Chill Time: 20 minutes (optional but helpful)

  • Bake Time: 8–10 minutes

  • Total Time: About 1 hour

Ingredients (Makes 18–20 Sandwich Cookies)

Peanut Butter Cookies

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Peanut Butter Filling

  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

  • 1–2 tablespoons milk

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet

  • Parchment paper

  • Mixing bowls

  • Electric mixer

  • Fork (for classic pattern)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Make the Cookie Dough

  1. Cream peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.

  2. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.

  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.

  5. Mix until combined.

Chill dough 20 minutes if soft.

Step 2: Shape the Cookies

  1. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough.

  2. Roll into an oval shape.

  3. Slightly pinch the center to create the classic peanut shape.

  4. Use a fork to create crisscross pattern on each end.

Place on lined baking sheet.

Step 3: Bake

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes.

Edges should be lightly golden.

Cool completely before filling.

Step 4: Make the Filling

  1. Beat peanut butter and butter until smooth.

  2. Add powdered sugar gradually.

  3. Add milk as needed to reach spreadable consistency.

Step 5: Assemble

  1. Spread or pipe filling onto flat side of one cookie.

  2. Top with second cookie.

  3. Press gently to sandwich.

Texture Guide

  • Cookie: Soft with slightly crisp edges

  • Filling: Sweet, creamy, and smooth

  • Overall: Rich peanut butter flavor

Pro Tips

• Use creamy peanut butter for smooth texture.
• Don’t overbake — they firm up as they cool.
• Chill dough if spreading too much.
• For crispier cookies, bake 1–2 minutes longer.

Fun Variations

1. Chocolate-Dipped

Dip half the sandwich in melted chocolate.

2. Crunchy Version

Use crunchy peanut butter in dough.

3. Nutella Filling

Replace peanut butter filling with chocolate hazelnut spread.

4. Mini Nutter Butters

Make bite-sized versions for parties.

Storage

Room Temperature:

  • Store in airtight container up to 5 days.

Refrigerator:

  • Up to 1 week.

Freezer:

  • Freeze assembled cookies up to 2 months.

Final Thoughts

Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies are:

✔ Peanut buttery
✔ Soft and nostalgic
✔ Easy to make
✔ Perfectly sandwich-style
✔ Even better than store-bought

If you’d like, I can next create:

  • Giant bakery-style Nutter Butter cookies

  • Peanut butter cookie bars with filling

  • A chocolate peanut butter sandwich cookie version

  • Gluten-free Nutter Butter cookies

  • A peanut butter dessert platter featuring these

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