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November 11, 2013

Peanut Butter Cup Sandwich Cookies

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Chewy peanut butter cookies with peanut butter cup pieces then sandwiched together with peanut butter frosting. Grab a glass of milk and dig in!


Peanut Butter Cup Sandwich Cookies | www.chocolatemoosey.com

Today marks the beginning of a beautiful week – it’s Cookie Week! Cookie Week is just what it sounds like – a week full of cookie recipes hosted by Susan of The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen and Kim of Cravings of a Lunatic to get you ready for the holiday with lots of ideas for gift giving and parties. I personally will only be posting three days, but we have over 20 bloggers posting all week with every cookie type you can possibly imagine, including treats for your furry friends. Even if you aren’t ready to make them now, be sure to follow the Cookie Week Pinterest board for recipes all in one place.

I’m kicking off the week with Peanut Butter Cup Sandwich Cookies. I took a chewy peanut butter cookie recipe, used peanut butter cups instead of chocolate chips, then sandwiched them together with peanut butter filling. A peanut butter lover’s dream that may require a glass of milk.


Peanut Butter Cup Sandwich Cookies | www.chocolatemoosey.com

I’ve had this idea in my head for a long time, ever since I used peanut butter cups as chocolate chips in my peanut butter cup bars. What prompted me to sandwich them together I’m not sure. I just know the more peanut butter, the better. Even if I hate drinking milk.


Peanut Butter Cup Sandwich Cookies | www.chocolatemoosey.com

I envision these wrapped up in a box, all ready to give away for Christmas. I bet they’ll mail well too. After all, what’s Christmas without a cookie exchange? This batch you see here was taken into work and devoured in almost no time. I’ve even had coworkers tell other coworkers to go grab a cookie at my desk.


Peanut Butter Cup Sandwich Cookies | www.chocolatemoosey.com

Of course if you just want the cookies without the peanut butter frosting, feel free to do just that (but I highly recommend you go all out with the peanut butter. Or even use chocolate filling).

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Peanut Butter Cup Sandwich Cookies

Peanut Butter Cup Sandwich Cookies

Yield: 1 dozen

Chewy peanut butter cookies with peanut butter cup pieces then sandwiched together with peanut butter frosting. Grab a glass of milk and dig in!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chopped peanut butter cups (the size of chocolate chips)

Filling

  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until creamy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in the flour mixture. Stir in the peanut butter cups.
  4. Drop dough by the tablespoon onto the the baking sheets*. Bake 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers look done but are still soft. Let stand on the sheet for 4 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. For the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the peanut butter and butter until creamy and smooth. On low speed, add the powdered sugar and salt and beat until combined. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Take one cookie and spread some of the frosting onto the flat side. Take another cookie and place on top, flat side down. Repeat with the remaining cookies.

Notes

*If your dough is too warm, chill in the refrigerator for about an hour before baking.

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Let me know what you think! Rate the recipe above, leave a comment below, and/or share a photo on Instagram using #HITKrecipesAll recipes are tested in a U.S. kitchen with U.S. ingredients at normal elevation using a conventional gas oven. Results may vary.

© Carla Cardello

Source: Adapted from Nestle Toll House Best Loved Cookies
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If you liked these Peanut Butter Cup Sandwich Cookies, you may also like these recipes from me:

  • Peanut Butter Cup Bars
  • Double Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies (and tips for mailing cookies)
  • Peanut Butter-Stuffed Chocolate Cookies

Filed Under: Cookies + Bars, Giveaway Tagged With: baking chocolate, peanut butter, peanut butter cups

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  1. Nikki Haley says

    November 11, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    My favorite holiday cookie is peanut butter cookie with kisses on top!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 12, 2013 at 11:04 AM

      Ah yes great classic!

      Reply
  2. Shelly says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    I love baking Christmas sugar cookies!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 12, 2013 at 11:04 AM

      Me too!

      Reply
  3. Susan says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    So you say these mail well? I love pb cups, therefore I love these. For real this is the perfect pb cookie.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 12, 2013 at 11:04 AM

      Yes they do mail well. Maybe if somebody is extra good this year… ;)

      Reply
  4. Caitlin Scott says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    My favorite cookie to bake and swap during the holidays are my peppermint meringues!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 12, 2013 at 11:05 AM

      Oh I’ll have to try those! It’s been forever since I made meringues.

      Reply
  5. Liz says

    November 11, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    I love shortbread cookies for Christmas

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 12, 2013 at 11:05 AM

      Mmm melt in your mouth goodness.

      Reply
  6. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    November 11, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Yay sandwich cookie buddies!!!

    I’m gonna confess something: I like yours better. I WANT EM. Mmmm the peanut buttery gooooodnessssssssss

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 12, 2013 at 11:05 AM

      We can swap and enjoy both together ;)

      Reply
  7. Helene D'Souza says

    November 11, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    I must be in cookie heaven, those look amazing Carla, I am intrigued! Thanks for sharing this great recipe. =)

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 12, 2013 at 11:05 AM

      Thanks Helene!

      Reply
  8. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    November 11, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Ooo I love the idea of cookie week! And even more so the thought of these cookies in my belly.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 12, 2013 at 11:07 AM

      If I would’ve known I would’ve invited you!

      Reply
      • Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

        November 12, 2013 at 3:25 PM

        No worries! Next time ;-)

        Reply
  9. Debra Lee says

    November 11, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Chocolate chunk cookies!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 12, 2013 at 11:07 AM

      Yum! Good choice.

      Reply
  10. Julie H. says

    November 11, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    I love baking soft gingerbread cookies during the holidays. Thanks for the great giveaway!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 12, 2013 at 11:07 AM

      Me too, esp paired with lemon frosting. Good luck!

      Reply
  11. Melissa says

    November 11, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    My favorite cookie to bake during the holiday season is this “Fudge Meltaway” bar that was in a cookie book my mom had for a long time. It was a bottom layer of crushed nuts, graham cracker crumbs, chocolate and coconut, with a vanilla cream layer over that, and finished off with a thin layer of unsweetened chocolate.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 12, 2013 at 11:08 AM

      That sounds amazing. No wonder it’s your favorite!

      Reply
  12. Mallory @ Because I Like Chocolate says

    November 11, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    How can you say no to a cookie like this?

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 12, 2013 at 11:08 AM

      Exactly ;)

      Reply
  13. The Ninja Baker says

    November 11, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    So very brilliant, Carla…And playing into my weakness for PB and chocolate! Thank you for the recipe =)

    P.s. Gorgeous Pinterestable photos – as always =)

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 12, 2013 at 11:08 AM

      :D thanks!

      Reply
  14. Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says

    November 11, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    holy heck! I need these right away!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 12, 2013 at 11:10 AM

      Coming right up ;) thanks!

      Reply
  15. Vicki @ WITK says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    This looks soooo amazing! I want a few of these right now, though I’m sure that just one would suffice!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 12, 2013 at 11:10 AM

      Thanks Vicki!

      Reply
  16. Stacy Schuck says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    I love nut goodies (chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, peanut butter, butter all melted & peanuts and marshmallows stirred in)

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 12, 2013 at 11:10 AM

      Mmm sounds heavenly.

      Reply
  17. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

    November 11, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    How about peanut butter frosting AND chocolate filling? Carla, these are seriously awesome!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 12, 2013 at 11:11 AM

      Brilliant! The best of both worlds.

      Reply
  18. Ala says

    November 11, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    You lovely, lovely person–I rarely *ever* click through on cookie recipes that I already have bookmarked (so many PB cup cookie recipes already!), but the chewy factor in your photos caught me. I will most definitely be making these in the near future, hope to report back soon with equally good results! Cookie butter filling sounds like a possibility, too. Glad I took the time to check my post updates on Foodgawker today–wouldn’t have stumbled across this gem otherwise!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 12, 2013 at 11:11 AM

      Glad you found them! Yes please let me know if you make them :) and I love your idea of cookie butter!

      Reply
  19. Sue/the view from great island says

    November 11, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    This cookie has it all — pinned!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 12, 2013 at 11:12 AM

      Thanks Sue!

      Reply
  20. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    November 12, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Best cookie idea ever! Now, get in my belly. Pinned.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 12, 2013 at 11:12 AM

      Thanks Jennie!

      Reply
  21. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    November 12, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    The more peanut butter, the better…I totally agree with you on this!!! These cookies look amazing!!!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 12, 2013 at 11:12 AM

      Never too much peanut butter ;)

      Reply
  22. [email protected] & Trinkets says

    November 12, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    I’m absolutely in love with this cookie peanut butter explosion. And I want it in my mouth.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 12, 2013 at 12:47 PM

      I knew I wanted to make it as epic as possible. Thanks Kim!

      Reply
  23. [email protected] 'n' Cookies says

    November 12, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    This looks like the ultimate way to enjoy peanut butter. It’s peanut butter overload, which is a-okay in my book! Pinning this to try soon!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 12, 2013 at 12:48 PM

      Never too much peanut butter, right ;)

      Reply
  24. Terri/LoveandConfections says

    November 12, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    I love anything with peanut butter cups. sounds like a great recipe

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 13, 2013 at 9:11 AM

      Thanks Terri!

      Reply
  25. Anita at Hungry Couple says

    November 12, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Are we exchanging Christmas presents? if so, I want these. No, really.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 13, 2013 at 9:11 AM

      Send me your address and we can exchange ;)

      Reply
  26. Barbara Bradford says

    November 13, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    I think everybody’s favorite cookie to get in their baskets is the old-fashioned Chocolate, Peanut butter No-Bakes.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 13, 2013 at 9:12 AM

      I know I would be thrilled if I got those!

      Reply
  27. AdenaF says

    November 13, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    My favorite is spice cookies with pumpkin dip!! I got the recipe from my mom about 20 yrs ago and make it almost every year. Will be sharing the recipe next week at my blog.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 13, 2013 at 9:12 AM

      Pumpkin dip?! I’ll have to keep an eye out for it when you post!

      Reply
  28. Amy says

    November 13, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    What an awesome idea, to have all these cookie recipes all together in one place! Let the holidays begin!!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 13, 2013 at 9:14 AM

      Lots of inspiration found in one place! Glad you find it useful :)

      Reply
  29. Amy says

    November 13, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    My favorite cookie? My mom’s recipe for Anise-flavored Springerli cookies.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 13, 2013 at 9:14 AM

      I’m not a fan of anise but I’m intrigued to look these up. Never heard of them!

      Reply
  30. Meg says

    November 14, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Definitely nut tarts, even though they are time-consuming!

    Reply
  31. hicksfan7 says

    November 14, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    These look delicious. My favorite Holiday cookie has always been the Peanut Butter ones with the choc kiss in the middle!

    Reply
  32. Laura Dembowski says

    November 14, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    These cookies look like a dream come true! Love all the pb!

    Reply
  33. Anne says

    November 15, 2013 at 12:57 AM

    My favorite cookies are probably M&M cookies, which look Christmasy with the holiday red and green M&Ms. Easy, cute, and delicious–what’s not to like?

    Reply
  34. pamela L says

    November 15, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    sounds great

    Reply
  35. Kelli says

    November 15, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    My favorite cookie is a pan cookie with mint & dark chocolate chips.

    Reply
  36. Stacy says

    November 17, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    No “may” about it. These lovely cookies definitely require a glass of cold, cold milk, Carla. I love everything about them!

    Reply
  37. Danielle says

    December 8, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Found your recipe on Pinterest and used it for a cookie exchange. I won Best Cookie!
    Thanks so much for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      December 10, 2013 at 8:20 PM

      Glad to hear they were a hit!

      Reply
  38. Christina Oliver says

    April 3, 2017 at 12:27 AM

    Hello,
    Much appreciated for your recipe, I was wondering, is there anyway to get PDF format of this recipe, I would like to download this recipe and print. But whenever I try to print from website, it comes with all the comments and other pictures too. Please advise.
    Thank you.
    Christina Oliver

    Reply
    • Carla says

      April 3, 2017 at 9:24 AM

      On the recipe card, click on the Print button. That will open a new page with only the recipe to print. If that still doesn’t work for you, you can always copy and paste into a Word document.

      Reply
  39. Lori T says

    April 25, 2018 at 8:06 AM

    I Love these cookies!!! I don’t need a holiday to make them.

    I just realized though, that you have in the recipe for the cookie, it calls for 3/4 cup of Butter(1 1/2 sticks)
    But, in the recipe for the filling, it calls for the same amount but in ( ) you have 6 tblsp.
    Wouldn’t it be 1 1/2 sticks as well(which is what I use)?
    Just unsure if that’s a type o or not?

    These cookies are the rave whenever I make them.
    Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      April 25, 2018 at 9:48 AM

      I….have no idea what I did LOL Thank you for pointing this out! I noticed it’s also missing vanilla (it’s been quite some time since I published it, so my baking knowledge has grown. The vanilla will help bring out the peanut butter flavor even more). Glad you’re enjoying the cookies regardless of my typo!

      Reply

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