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Homemade Copycat Nutter Butters

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Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of Homemade Copycat Nutter Butters! These soft and chewy peanut butter cookies are filled with a creamy peanut butter filling, creating a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors that will take you back to childhood. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, these cookies are sure to impress everyone with their homemade charm. Easy to make and customizable, this recipe allows you to tweak the filling to your liking—add chocolate chips or adjust the sweetness for a personalized touch. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or pack them in lunchboxes for a delightful snack on the go!

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 (for filling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for filling texture)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
  5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, shape into ovals, and press with a fork for a crosshatch pattern. Sprinkle lightly with extra sugar.
  6. Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely on a rack.
  7. For the filling, beat together creamy peanut butter and softened unsalted butter until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract; adjust texture with milk if needed.
  8. Spread filling on one cookie half and sandwich it with another.

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