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Homemade Copycat Nutter Butters

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These soft, chewy peanut butter cookies sandwich a rich and creamy peanut butter filling—perfectly sweet, salty, and nostalgic, just like the classic treat but made fresh from scratch at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for texture)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
  5. Roll dough into small balls (about 1 inch), shape into ovals, and press with a fork to create the classic crosshatch pattern. Sprinkle tops lightly with sugar.
  6. Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
  7. For the filling, beat together peanut butter and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  8. Once cookies are cool, spread or pipe filling onto the flat side of one cookie and top with another to create sandwiches.

Notes

  • Let cookies cool completely before assembling to prevent the filling from melting.
  • Adjust milk in the filling to get a spreadable or pipeable consistency.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • Use natural peanut butter for a less sweet, more intense peanut flavor if desired.

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