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Copycat Nutter Butters

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These homemade Copycat Nutter Butters taste just like the classic cookie sandwich crisp, peanutty cookies filled with creamy peanut butter frosting. Perfectly nostalgic and even better than store-bought!

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Filling:
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • 2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, and both sugars until light and fluffy.
  • 3. Beat in egg and vanilla.
  • 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • 5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  • 6. Scoop 1 tsp portions of dough and shape each into small ovals.
  • 7. Use a fork to gently press lines on each cookie to resemble a peanut shell.
  • 8. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool completely.
  • 9. For the filling: beat peanut butter and butter until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and milk until fluffy.
  • 10. Spread filling on one cookie and sandwich with another.
  • 11. Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, use chunky peanut butter.
  • Freeze unfilled cookies for up to 2 months.
  • Add a drizzle of melted chocolate for a fun twist!

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Keywords: copycat nutter butters, peanut butter cookies, sandwich cookies

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