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Delish Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

Delish Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

Rich, soft-baked chocolate cookies sandwiched with a fluffy, salty-sweet peanut butter cream. An irresistible make-ahead treat for parties, bake sales, or anytime cravings.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 18
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 count large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder natural, not Dutch-processed
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 2 tbsp milk as needed to soften dough
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter for filling
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened, for filling
  • 1.5 cup powdered sugar for filling
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for filling
  • 0.25 tsp fine salt for filling
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk, for filling

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl until evenly combined.
  • In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in 2 teaspoons vanilla.
  • Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low until a soft dough forms. If dough seems dry or crumbly, beat in milk 1 tablespoon at a time until just soft.
  • Scoop dough into 1 tablespoon portions, roll into balls, and place 2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Gently press each ball to about 0.5 inch thick.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes until set at the edges but still soft in the centers. Cool on the sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
  • Make the filling: Beat peanut butter and 0.25 cup softened butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; beat until thick and creamy. Beat in heavy cream until fluffy and spreadable.
  • Assemble: Pair similar-sized cookies. Pipe or spread about 1 tablespoon filling onto the bottom of one cookie, top with its pair, and gently press to sandwich.
  • Serve immediately or chill 20 minutes to set the filling for cleaner edges.

Notes

Tip: For neater sandwiches, pipe the filling with a round tip. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days. Freeze unfilled cookies up to 2 months; thaw and fill before serving.