Peanut Butter Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Delight in these rich peanut butter chocolate sandwich cookies, featuring creamy peanut butter cookies filled with luscious chocolate icing. Perfect for sweet cravings, parties, or gift-giving, they offer a harmonious blend of nutty, chocolaty flavors with a satisfying crunch and smooth filling that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter and 1 cup sugar together.
- Add beaten egg and mix well.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
- Drop spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet.
- Press flat with a fork.
- Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes.
- While the cookies are cooling, melt chocolate over low heat.
- Melt butter into the chocolate.
- Remove from heat and add hot water.
- Gradually add confectioners sugar until the icing is thick enough.
- Add vanilla to the icing.
- Spread icing on the flat side of half of the cookies.
- Place the plain cookies on top of the iced cookies to make sandwiches.
Tips & Substitutions
For a creamier texture, consider using a natural peanut butter without added sugar. If you're looking to reduce sugar, you can substitute half of the granulated sugar with a sugar alternative like erythritol or stevia. When pressing the cookies flat, use a fork dipped in water to prevent sticking. This recipe is great for using up leftover peanut butter from other treats like Peanut Butter Pops.
Serving Suggestions
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Sandwich Cookies can be served as a delightful dessert or a sweet snack alongside a glass of cold milk or a warm cup of coffee. They also pair beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat. For a fun twist, consider serving them with Butterscotch Fudge for a flavor contrast.
Storage & Reheating
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, you can freeze the assembled sandwiches by wrapping them individually in plastic wrap and placing them in a freezer-safe bag. To enjoy, simply thaw at room temperature or microwave for a few seconds to soften.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Peanut Butter Chocolate Sandwich Cookies contains roughly 361 calories, with 2g protein, 20g carbohydrates, and 30g fat.
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these cookies gluten-free?
Yes, you can easily make these cookies gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend instead of regular flour. Since the original recipe doesn't call for flour, you can keep it as is and enjoy a naturally gluten-free treat. Just ensure that any additional ingredients, like the confectioners sugar, are also gluten-free.
What can I use instead of unsweetened chocolate?
If you don't have unsweetened chocolate on hand, you can substitute it with 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil or melted butter for each ounce of unsweetened chocolate. This will help maintain the chocolate flavor while adjusting the fat content in the recipe.
How do I know when the cookies are done baking?
The cookies are done when they appear set and have a slightly cracked surface. They should be firm around the edges but still soft in the center. Remember that they will continue to firm up as they cool, so it's better to slightly underbake them than to overbake.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).