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Nutter Butter Cookies

Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies with signature criss-cross pattern, cooling on a wire rack with some broken open to reveal a creamy peanut butter filling.
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These homemade Nutter Butter Cookies are the perfect copycat of the classic snack—crunchy, creamy, and full of nostalgic peanut butter flavor. Easy to make and better than store-bought.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • For Filling:
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together peanut butter, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until dough forms.
  5. Shape dough into small ovals and place on baking sheet. Press each with a fork to create a crisscross or use a knife to create peanut shell lines.
  6. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are golden. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Prepare the filling by combining peanut butter, powdered sugar, milk, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth.
  8. Once cookies are cool, spread or pipe filling onto the bottom of one cookie and sandwich with another.

Notes

  • Use commercial peanut butter (like Jif or Skippy) for best texture.
  • Freeze unfilled cookies for up to 3 months.
  • Chill the dough if it feels too soft or sticky before shaping.
  • Filled cookies can be refrigerated to extend freshness.
  • Substitute with SunButter or almond butter for allergy-friendly versions.

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