Imagine sinking your teeth into a perfectly crafted peanut butter cookie that's not just a cookie, but a decadent sandwich of pure indulgence! These irresistible Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies are about to become your new obsession - a magical combination of creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and a delicate dusting of powdered sugar that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this recipe promises to deliver restaurant-quality treats right from your own kitchen in just 25 minutes!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and the large egg. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated and form a smooth, consistent dough.
- Add vanilla extract to the mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion out rounded tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Gently press down on each dough ball with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern on top of each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While cookies are cooling, melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
- Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar using a fine-mesh sieve.
- Once cookies are completely cool, spread a thin layer of melted chocolate on the flat side of half the cookies.
- Sandwich the chocolate-covered cookies with the remaining plain cookies, creating a delightful peanut butter sandwich cookie.
- Allow chocolate to set at room temperature or refrigerate for faster setting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients for the smoothest, most consistent dough.
- Don't overmix the cookie dough to keep the texture light and tender.
- Use a fork to create the classic crisscross pattern, which helps cookies bake evenly.
- Let cookies cool completely before adding chocolate to prevent melting.
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- Ensure even spacing between cookies to prevent them from spreading into each other.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform-sized cookies that bake consistently.
- Store cookies in a single layer to prevent the chocolate from smudging.
- For extra richness, try using natural peanut butter with no added sugar.
- Experiment with different chocolate types or add a sprinkle of sea salt for gourmet variation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 140kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg
