Homemade Nutter Butters
Ingredients
- 1 cunsalted butter
- 1 cgranulated sugar
- 1 cnatural creamy peanut butter*
no sugar added, just peanuts and salt
- 2 largeeggs
- 2 tspvanilla extract
- 2 call-purpose flour
- 2 tbspcornstarch
- 1 tspbaking soda
- 1 tspbaking powder
- ½ cnatural creamy peanut butter
no sugar added, just peanuts and salt
- 1 cpowdered sugar
- 4 tbspmilk of choice
- 1 tspvanilla extract
Directions
Make the cookies:
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the melted butter, sugar and peanut butter using an electric mixer until smooth and completely incorporated. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract one at a time, mixing well between each addition.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda and baking powder. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until there are no dry streaks remaining. The dough should be thick.
- 3
Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least one hour.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 325˚F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 5
Scoop the dough out in one teaspoon-sized portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then place two balls next to each other (touching) on the baking sheet, spacing them about 1 1/2 inches apart. (It's quickest to scoop all of the dough first, then roll into balls after.)
- 6
Using the tines of a fork, press down widthwise and then lengthwise to create a criss cross pattern and to flatten out the dough.
- 7
Bake for 13-15 minutes, until the bottoms are deep golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes, then transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely before filling.
Make the filling:
- 1
Add the peanut butter, powdered sugar, 4 tablespoons of milk and vanilla to a mixing bowl and mix until smooth and completely incorporated. If it's too thick to pipe, add an additional 1 tbsp of milk.
- 2
Transfer the mixture to a piping bag (or just any regular plastic bag and cut off the corner to pipe). Flip over a cookie so the flat bottom is facing up. Pipe a ~1/2 teaspoon dollop on each side of the cookie. Place another cookie on top to create a sandwich. Repeat and enjoy!
Homemade Nutter Butters
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About this Recipe
Indulge in the Ultimate Homemade Nutter Butters Experience
Prepare to rediscover a childhood favorite, but this time, even better! Our Homemade Nutter Butters recipe takes the iconic peanut butter sandwich cookie to a whole new level. Forget the store-bought versions; these crisp, intensely peanut-buttery cookies, generously filled with a luscious, creamy peanut butter center, are truly a revelation.
What makes these Homemade Nutter Butters so special? It's the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Each cookie boasts a delightful crispness that gives way to a melt-in-your-mouth experience, loaded with rich peanut butter goodness. The secret lies in using natural creamy peanut butter for both the cookies and the easy-to-make filling, ensuring a pure, unadulterated peanut flavor that shines through.
One of the best parts about this recipe is that no special molds are needed! You can easily shape these delicious peanut butter cookies by hand, making them accessible for any home baker. With a prep time of 2 hours (mostly chilling!) and a quick 15 minutes of baking, you'll be on your way to enjoying these irresistible treats. They are perfect for dessert, a sweet snack, or a delightful addition to any cookie platter. Get ready to impress everyone with these truly superior homemade Nutter Butters!
Tips for Perfection:
- Chill Time is Key: Don't skip the chilling step for the cookie dough; it helps maintain the shape and texture.
- Quality Peanut Butter: Opt for natural creamy peanut butter (just peanuts and salt) for the best flavor and texture in both the cookies and the filling.
- Even Baking: Rotate your baking sheets halfway through for consistently golden-brown cookies.