Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Sandwich Cookies are soft peanut butter cookies made from scratch then filled with homemade peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough.
The first week in November. Seriously? Already? Where’s my September, my October?
I feel like I didn’t do enough fall things. I want to take a walk in the woods where golden leaves are everywhere.
I want to be slightly bundled up in a sweater walking outside in the brisk weather drinking a hot pumpkin spice latte (no ugg boots though – I don’t wear those).
I want to embrace the unusually warm fall weather because once fall is over, that means the dreaded four letter S word. Snow.
Nope not talking about that today.
Instead let’s talk about COOKIES! Last year I posted peanut butter cup sandwich cookies, so it’s only fitting that I post Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Sandwich Cookies, which are even better.
I’m not kidding. Usually I can eat one cookie and give the rest away, but nope I ate a couple then gave the rest away.
That’s a big deal for someone who constantly has something sweet in her apartment.
If you like peanut butter and cookie dough, you’re going to love them together as a sandwich cookie.
Two words – cookie dough.
I don’t think there’s one person who hasn’t snuck a taste of cookie dough when baking cookies, regardless of what Mom said about eating raw eggs.
And I don’t know about you, but I’ve never heard on the news “Person dies from eating raw cookie dough.”
Nevertheless, this cookie dough is egg free. Just make sure you leave some for the actual cookies.
Speaking of cookies, they looked practically perfect after pulling them from the oven. The tops were round and crinkly.
They are chewy and soft, but not too soft as you need them firm enough to sandwich together.
Every cookie had a matching pair, including size too. Do you realize how rare that is? Usually at the end, you have one cookie slightly bigger than the other.
I’m not going to lie – peanut butter cookie dough sandwich cookies do not mail well BUT they do package well if you’re giving them away in person.
Two Sundays ago, Kayle from The Cooking Actress visited me in Pittsburgh for the day, so I sent her home with a cute Halloween treat box filled with these.
So if you don’t know what to get someone for Christmas, I’m sure a box of these cookies will beat an ugly Christmas sweater any day.
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Sandwich Cookies
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Sandwich Cookies are soft peanut butter cookies made from scratch then filled with homemade peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons or 2 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons or 2 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream (or milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, peanut butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in the flour mixture.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls (roughly 1 tablespoon each) and arrange on the cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly golden brown. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the cookie dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the flour, powdered sugar, and salt until incorporated. Add the heavy cream and vanilla. Beat for another 2 minutes or until light and fluffy. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Add 1 tablespoon of cookie dough to the flat side of one cookie then top with the flat side of another cookie. Gently press together until the filling spreads to the edges. Repeat with remaining cookies and filling.
Source: Adapted from The Cookie Dough Lover’s Cookbook
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Liz says
I can always count on you, Carla, for magnificent peanut butter recipes! These are no exception! Though I think I’d be sampling so much of the filling that I’d have to make a second batch!
Jen @ Jen's Favorite Cookies says
Cookies AND cookie dough? It’s lucky I don’t live next door to you. I would be breaking into your place and stealing those cookies.
Linda | Brunch with Joy says
Cookies season is back, yay for that! And hooray to cookie dough sandwich cookies. Delish!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
Oh my goodness—you really hit a BINGO on this one!!!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
The combination of peanut butter cookies and cookie dough I can imagine is SO delicious. Craving one to devour right now.. they look great!
[email protected] says
Yummy!! Love when you say that a box of cookies can beat an ugly sweater any day! So true!!
Jenn says
Sugar Cookies with Frosting
dave shultz says
i usually just stick with chocolate chunk cookies but, i’m going to make these and give them away this year-i’ll be the big dog at the party
Debbie Cline says
I’m sure these are delicious! This household doesn’t understand the meaning of “let cool completely”! Our favorite cookie is the old stand by — chocolate chip. One little trick I use with my chocolate chip cookies is to toast the pecans before adding them to the batter. Toasting them gives them a much better flavor. Now you know all my tricks! I love your website!
Katie Z says
i like to make classic cookie recipes… with a twist (for the holidays). i like to make sandwich cookies and incorporate cookie dough so i’ll definitely be trying this recipe!
Leslie says
I know they aren’t cookies, but during the holidays I love to make buckeyes! Such a reminder of the holidays when I can make a batch. They are one of my favorite desserts!
ten b says
My favorite cookie to bake (any time, not just holidays) is a chocolate chip and oatmeal cookie.
norma says
mincemeat filled cookies are my go-to holiday cookies. don’t know where my Mom got the recipe, but we made them every Christmas. it was the fruit mincemeat we used.
Cheryl says
My favorite are Russian Tea Cakes.
Nichole H says
I like to make sugar cookies.
Dawn Renee' says
I love Mexican wedding cookies.
Marjory Betchkal says
My go to cookie is chocolate chip, second in the race is peanut butter!!
Anita at Hungry Couple says
I didn’t know Kayle visited you. That must have been so much fun. And, of course, I approve of your peanut butter cookie obsession. :)
Teresa says
My favorite cookie to make is a soft, cinnamin raisin cookie with cinnamin vanilla frosting on top. The cookie has a sour cream base so it is soft and yummy!
Sharana @ Living THe Sweet Life Blog says
Yuuummm – my word, these cookies are making to so hungry!!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
Yayyy here they are!!! BTW Michael absolutely died over these too-he gave the very serious “Mmmm!” with squinted eyes and a nod.
Dana says
I like to make a good spicy, ginger cookie.
Carla Lombardo Ehrlich says
During the holidays I love to make anise biscotti, pizzelles, and italian knots.
sara says
Pecan tarts are the family favorite for the holiday followed closely by frost sugar cookies.
Betty says
chocolate chip sticks
Anne says
For the holidays, I break out my cookies cutters and make lots of butter cookies that I artlessly decorate with red and green sprinkles and other simple decors.
Stacy says
With these cookies you can bake your dough and have it too! My girls would adore these, Carla. Adding them to the “must make” list!
Kim Beaulieu says
I’m so jealous you got to hang with Kayle. I freaking love her. I want to meet her so badly.
These cookies are beyond delicious. I can’t wait to try them.
Thanks so much for joining us for Cookie Week. I can’t imagine not having the queen of cookies with us. xx
Alice says
I’m actually making these right now. In the peanut butter cookie instructions it says to add chocolate chips after the flour, but chocolate chips aren’t in he ingredients or the cookie part. I’m going to skip them or the first section, but just wanted to let you know.
Looking forward to seeing how they turn out!
Thanks for posting so many wonderful recipes!
Carla says
Oh good catch! What happened was I write the same phrases over and over, so it was a copy and paste job and I forgot to edit that out. Thanks for pointing that out. Hope you enjoyed the cookies!
Alice says
Thanks so much!
After 10minutes of cooking, the cookies were still the shape of a ball. They never flattened, so while they were still war, I flattened them with a spatula. The filling is wonderful.
I also make your German Chocolate Cake cookies and those get rave reviews from everyone!
Thank you!