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Homemade Nutter Butters

Homemade Nutter Butters: Irresistibly Chewy Peanut Bliss

Delight in Homemade Nutter Butters, the perfect chewy peanut butter cookies with creamy filling that outshine store-bought varieties.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda ensure freshness
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt can substitute with table salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened; use margarine for dairy-free
  • 1 cup light brown sugar can swap for coconut sugar
  • 0.75 cups creamy peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1 large egg can use a flaxseed or chia egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract avoid imitation for optimal flavor
  • 0.5 cups sugar for coating cookie logs
For the Peanut Butter Filling
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter softened; can use coconut oil
  • 0.75 cups creamy peanut butter same quality as for cookies
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar or sugar alternative for lower calories
  • 2 tablespoons milk can use almond or oat milk for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure extract for best results

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Hand mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and peanut butter until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
  6. Form cookie logs, coat in sugar, and place on prepared baking sheet.
  7. Press down on each log with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
  9. While cookies cool, whip together butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for filling.
  10. Spread filling between two cooled cookies to assemble sandwiches.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Avoid overbaking to maintain chewy texture. Store in an airtight container.

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