Peanut Butter Cream Sandwich Cookies Recipe

Delight your loved ones this Christmas with these irresistible Peanut Butter Cream Sandwich Cookies! This Better Homes & Gardens recipe is perfect for holiday gifting. Creamy peanut butter cookies are sandwiched with a decadent peanut butter cream filling – a festive treat that's sure to be a hit. Make them from scratch or use a shortcut with a boxed mix. Get the recipe and impress your friends and family!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 22 mins

Calories 73.8 kcal

Protein 2g

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Ingredients for Peanut Butter Cream Sandwich Cookies

3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
All Purpose Flour
Granulated Sugar

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How to Make Peanut Butter Cream Sandwich Cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup peanut butter and 1/2 cup shortening using an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds.
Add 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Beat until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, along with 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, beating until just combined. Stir in any remaining flour.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
Place balls 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Flatten each ball by pressing with a fork dipped in granulated sugar, making a crisscross pattern.
Bake for 7-8 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
Cool cookies on baking sheets for 1 minute before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Peanut Butter Cream Filling: In a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup chunky peanut butter, 3/4 cup marshmallow cream, 3 tablespoons milk, 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Once cookies are completely cool, spread about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter cream filling onto the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie to make a sandwich.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Unfilled cookies can be frozen for up to one month.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Peanut Butter Cream Sandwich Cookies?

Peanut Butter Cream Sandwich Cookies takes about 42 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 22 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Peanut Butter Cream Sandwich Cookies?

Peanut Butter Cream Sandwich Cookies has approximately 73.8 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Peanut Butter Cream Sandwich Cookies?

The key ingredients for Peanut Butter Cream Sandwich Cookies are Chunky Peanut Butter, Shortening, Brown Sugar, Egg, Vanilla, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.