Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (213g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (255g) creamy peanut butter
- 2 ¼ cups (281g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
- ½ cup (128g) creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the peanut butter until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie. Slightly flatten each cookie with a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies are cooling, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, peanut butter, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous amount of peanut butter filling on the bottom of one cookie and top with another cookie.
- Enjoy your peanut butter sandwich cookies immediately or store in an airtight container.