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Copycat Nutter Butter Cookies

From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 24 Sandwich Cookies
Calories: 181 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For Peanut Butter Cookies
  • 1 tick unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • pinch of salt
For Peanut Butter Frosting
  • 4 tablespoon butter softened (1/2 stick)
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

For Cookies
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  1. Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees Fahrenheit
  2. In a small bowl mix the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside
  3. Using the bowl of a mixer, cream the butter and sugars together for 3-4 minutes until creamy. Scrape the sides of the bowl down with a spatula
  4. Add the egg, vanilla and peanut butter. Keep mixing on medium speed
  5. Slowly add the flour mixture and mix until the cookie dough is combined
  6. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat
  7. Using your hands, shape little balls and place them on the cookie sheet. Keep them separated because they tend to spread
  8. Shape the cookies with a fork or a cookie stamp
  9. Bake 8-10 minutes or until browned on top
  10. Remove from oven and let them cool on the cookie sheet
For Peanut Frosting
  1. Place the peanut butter, milk and butter on a mixer bowl. Mix on medium speed until combined
Assembly
  1. Add a tad of frosting into the middle of every other cookie. Sandwich with another one
  2. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Nutter Butter Cookie Calories 181kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 121mg (5%) Potassium 81mg (2%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 185IU (4%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Sandwich Cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 181

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Nutter Butter Cookie
Calories 181kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 121mg 5%
Potassium 81mg 2%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 185IU 4%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.