Chewy peanut butter cookies with peanut butter cup pieces then sandwiched together with peanut butter frosting. Grab a glass of milk and dig in!
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.
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.
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.
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).
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
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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:
Nikki Haley says
My favorite holiday cookie is peanut butter cookie with kisses on top!
Carla says
Ah yes great classic!
Shelly says
I love baking Christmas sugar cookies!
Carla says
Me too!
Susan says
So you say these mail well? I love pb cups, therefore I love these. For real this is the perfect pb cookie.
Carla says
Yes they do mail well. Maybe if somebody is extra good this year… ;)
Caitlin Scott says
My favorite cookie to bake and swap during the holidays are my peppermint meringues!
Carla says
Oh I’ll have to try those! It’s been forever since I made meringues.
Liz says
I love shortbread cookies for Christmas
Carla says
Mmm melt in your mouth goodness.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
Yay sandwich cookie buddies!!!
I’m gonna confess something: I like yours better. I WANT EM. Mmmm the peanut buttery gooooodnessssssssss
Carla says
We can swap and enjoy both together ;)
Helene D'Souza says
I must be in cookie heaven, those look amazing Carla, I am intrigued! Thanks for sharing this great recipe. =)
Carla says
Thanks Helene!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
Ooo I love the idea of cookie week! And even more so the thought of these cookies in my belly.
Carla says
If I would’ve known I would’ve invited you!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
No worries! Next time ;-)
Debra Lee says
Chocolate chunk cookies!
Carla says
Yum! Good choice.
Julie H. says
I love baking soft gingerbread cookies during the holidays. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Carla says
Me too, esp paired with lemon frosting. Good luck!
Melissa says
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.
Carla says
That sounds amazing. No wonder it’s your favorite!
Mallory @ Because I Like Chocolate says
How can you say no to a cookie like this?
Carla says
Exactly ;)
The Ninja Baker says
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 =)
Carla says
:D thanks!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
holy heck! I need these right away!
Carla says
Coming right up ;) thanks!
Vicki @ WITK says
This looks soooo amazing! I want a few of these right now, though I’m sure that just one would suffice!
Carla says
Thanks Vicki!
Stacy Schuck says
I love nut goodies (chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, peanut butter, butter all melted & peanuts and marshmallows stirred in)
Carla says
Mmm sounds heavenly.
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
How about peanut butter frosting AND chocolate filling? Carla, these are seriously awesome!
Carla says
Brilliant! The best of both worlds.
Ala says
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!
Carla says
Glad you found them! Yes please let me know if you make them :) and I love your idea of cookie butter!
Sue/the view from great island says
This cookie has it all — pinned!
Carla says
Thanks Sue!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Best cookie idea ever! Now, get in my belly. Pinned.
Carla says
Thanks Jennie!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
The more peanut butter, the better…I totally agree with you on this!!! These cookies look amazing!!!
Carla says
Never too much peanut butter ;)
[email protected] & Trinkets says
I’m absolutely in love with this cookie peanut butter explosion. And I want it in my mouth.
Carla says
I knew I wanted to make it as epic as possible. Thanks Kim!
[email protected] 'n' Cookies says
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!
Carla says
Never too much peanut butter, right ;)
Terri/LoveandConfections says
I love anything with peanut butter cups. sounds like a great recipe
Carla says
Thanks Terri!
Anita at Hungry Couple says
Are we exchanging Christmas presents? if so, I want these. No, really.
Carla says
Send me your address and we can exchange ;)
Barbara Bradford says
I think everybody’s favorite cookie to get in their baskets is the old-fashioned Chocolate, Peanut butter No-Bakes.
Carla says
I know I would be thrilled if I got those!
AdenaF says
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.
Carla says
Pumpkin dip?! I’ll have to keep an eye out for it when you post!
Amy says
What an awesome idea, to have all these cookie recipes all together in one place! Let the holidays begin!!
Carla says
Lots of inspiration found in one place! Glad you find it useful :)
Amy says
My favorite cookie? My mom’s recipe for Anise-flavored Springerli cookies.
Carla says
I’m not a fan of anise but I’m intrigued to look these up. Never heard of them!
Meg says
Definitely nut tarts, even though they are time-consuming!
hicksfan7 says
These look delicious. My favorite Holiday cookie has always been the Peanut Butter ones with the choc kiss in the middle!
Laura Dembowski says
These cookies look like a dream come true! Love all the pb!
Anne says
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?
pamela L says
sounds great
Kelli says
My favorite cookie is a pan cookie with mint & dark chocolate chips.
Stacy says
No “may” about it. These lovely cookies definitely require a glass of cold, cold milk, Carla. I love everything about them!
Danielle says
Found your recipe on Pinterest and used it for a cookie exchange. I won Best Cookie!
Thanks so much for sharing!!
Carla says
Glad to hear they were a hit!
Christina Oliver says
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
Carla says
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.
Lori T says
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.
Carla says
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!