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Homemade Copycat Nutter Butters

Homemade Copycat Nutter Butters
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Homemade Copycat Nutter Butters, a nostalgic treat that captures the essence of childhood memories. These scrumptious sandwiches feature soft, chewy peanut butter cookies filled with a creamy peanut butter filling that will leave you yearning for more. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to make but also provides a fun baking experience for kids. Enjoy these delectable cookies fresh out of the oven, or store them for later—either way, they are sure to bring joy to your day!

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 (filling)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (filling)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (filling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (filling)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for texture)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Roll dough into small balls and shape into ovals; create a crosshatch pattern with a fork and sprinkle with extra sugar.
  6. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges; allow to cool completely.
  7. For the filling, beat together peanut butter and softened butter until smooth; mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract, adjusting texture with milk as needed.
  8. Spread filling on one cookie half and top with another to create sandwiches.

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