Filled with a luscious peanut butter cream filling and unbelievably easy to whip up, these extra-chewy peanut butter sandwich cookies are totally a peanut butter-lover’s dream!
These cookie sandwiches are taking Friday to new epic levels.
They’re also taking ME straight back to my childhood of peanut butter, cookies, and sandwiches ALL the things. And ohhh those memories like eating frosting straight from the mixing bowl with a spoon. Or at the end of a cookie-baking day, ending up eating more cookie dough than the actual cookies…
So what’s a sappy, practically-ancient 18-year old to do? Throw ’em all in one and call ‘er done.
What ensues? Super-simple, but oh-so nostalgic and classic perf-ec-tion.
It’s also called frosting-filled peanut butter sandwich cookies. EEEEK!
Kids have been known to love ’em, but adults like Sarah tend to love ’em MORE!
Peanut butter dreams DO come true. ♥
Just yeaaaaaaah!
So super quick sidenote here: Things have been seriously SO crazy lately with school, blog stuff, homework and MORE homework, ect, I think I neglected to mention some pretty awesome news –>
I’m going back to Florida AGAIN, guys! Not to Disney World, but to attend my family’s yearly church conferences in the panhandle of Florida in an awesome little seaside city. In like two weeks I’m just now realizing… EEEK!
Fun fact: The last time my family went to the panhandle of Florida (nearly 3 years ago) was only a few short weeks before Whole and Heavenly Oven was born! I can remember the idea of a food blog first hitting me somewhere between Kentucky and Alabama on the drive down there. True story, guys!
P.S. I’m pumped and counting down the milliseconds ’til palm trees and ocean breeze. Woot!
That wasn’t a super-lengthy sidenote was it? I try my best not to rattle TOO expansively on a Friday…I mean, there are margaritas to make and peanut butter cookie sandwiches to devour, hello!
Speaking of such pleasantry…
Everything is ALL about the chewy in these sandwich cookies. Ch-ch-ch-cheeeeewy! The peanut butter cookies are seriously so ultra-soft and chewy, they make chewing gum look pathetic.
Okay, that was an awful metaphor…apologies.
Let me backtrack and just say that the pb cookies portion of these sandwiches are just reaaally, really good. Slightly crisp on the edges and the perfect amount of CHEW on the inside. ♥
With extra-EXTRA filling sandwiched in between all the softness and chewiness. Friday told me to.
Squiiiiiish it all together. And die.
Just a jim-dandy of a cookie sandwich, friends. If I were crazy, I’d probably tell you to eat two.
But I’m not gonna say that. You dig? 😉
Oh, but I should probably let y’all know that the COOL people eat peanut butter cookie sandwiches for breakfast on a Friday…
Not that I’m saying you SHOULD commit such a crime to cookies or something, but…weeeell you totally should, who am I kidding??
Peanut butter-y Friday dreams uncensored. This could be the best problem ever. 😀
Extra-Chewy Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
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Ingredients
- COOKIES:
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- FILLING:
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Make the cookies: Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Place butter, sugar, and peanut butter in the bowl of a large stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until creamy, then beat in eggs, yogurt, and vanilla. In a separate medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to liquid mixture, and beat on medium speed until a cookie dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-in balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Use a fork to make a criss-cross pattern on cookie balls, flattening slightly. Bake cookies at 350F 10-11 minutes, or until edges of cookies are golden. (middles will still seem a little soft---this is ok) Cool cookies on baking sheet 5 minutes, before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- Make the filling: Place butter, peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in milk until filling reaches a creamy, spreadable consistency.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Divide filling between half of cookies, placing 1-2 tablespoons on the bottom of each. Top with remaining cookies and gently press to spread filling, creating a sandwich. Enjoy sandwiches immediately or place in refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.
Notes
If you make this recipe, be sure to tag your photo #wholeandheavenlyoven on Instagram. And follow me so we can be friends! ♥
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Hooray for going to Floruda! Sounds exciting! And these cookies sound AMAZING! Just what I need on this Friday! Love the creamy filling too!
Sarah says
Thanks Gayle! They definitely scream FRIDAY right??
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Allergy Friendly Eats says
Wow, that filling looks SO good! I could eat it with a spoon!
Sarah says
Oh, I totally did and it’s AWESOME. 😉
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
Oh, these cookies!! I’m thinking since they are all about the peanut butter, they are TOTALLY acceptable for lunch…right?? Happy trip to the Sunshine State! 🙂
Sarah says
Totally a-ok for lunch! I mean, it’s the weekend right?? Thanks Kate. 😉
Amanda says
Peanut butter cookies with a peanut butter filling? Well, you’re pretty much speaking my language. And chewy cookies are my absolute favorite. Some people love crispy cookies. Nope. I’m all about chewy. 🙂
Sarah says
YES! Chewy aaaaaall the way for sure! 😉 Thanks Amanda!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
I am smitten! Love that these sandwich cookies are double peanut butter and extra chewy! This is exactly how I want to start my Friday.
Sarah says
Double pb could only mean amazing things, right?? Thanks so much Jen! xoxo
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Well these cookies look perfect! My favorite peanut butter was on sale at the grocery store. So….I bought 6 jars. Yes, I was that person. So I have lots of pb on hand to make these beauties!
Sarah says
I seriously need to stock up on peanut butter too! My supply is running on E. LOL.
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Love that creamy peanut butter filling! These look so good!
Sarah says
Thanks Jessica! The filling is totally one of the best parts!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
Umm I’ll take a dozen please!! these look fantastic Sarah!
Sarah says
Thanks Manali! These sound right up your alley, friend!
Barb | Creative Culinary says
These cookies look great; not too far off from something I’m working on to bring together in a cooie one of my loves from childhood. Peanut butter and maple syrup sandwiches.
But did I really read that you are 18 and there are margaritas to make? I hope that was a typo!
Sarah says
Haha! Don’t worry, Barb! I make adult beverages for my mother and older siblings and I occasionally taste, but that’s about it! 😉
Neeli @ Neeli's Unique Creations says
Sarah, I’ve come to your blog a few times, but I’ve never left a comment before. I have, however, pinned a few of your recipes to try in the future. I decided to do so today because these cookies look so good. I love peanut butter cookies and used to eat those Nutter Butter cookies all the time when I was a teenager. My 10 year old daughter and fiance would love these cookies. Oh, and I like that you use whole grains in your baking. I do, too.
Sarah says
I’m so glad to hear that you’re a new follower, Neeli! Thanks for stopping by and for all the peanut butter sandwich cookie love! Let me know if you give these a try. 🙂
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Yay for Florida! So exciting 🙂 And these sandwich cookies look perfect, Sarah! Love the creamy peanut butter filling!
Sarah says
Thank you Kelly! The filling is totally the best part.
Dani @ Dani California Cooks says
Thsee look so good!! I think I’d be satisfied with just one, and I definitely don’t say that very ofte.
Sarah says
They’re seriously so huge, you may only need one as ridiculous as that sounds! 😉
Sarah says
OH my goodness don’t these look “heavenly” (hehe see what I did there). I love love love peanut butter cookies and your’s look so amazing… I am also an adult named Sarah that would out-eat any child in a peanut butter cookie eating contest…
Sarah says
Haha! *high five* Adults named Sarah who have an obsession with peanut butter cookie sandwiches are the BEST kind of people, right?? 😉
Kelley @ Chef Savvy says
Oh my goodness Sarah I need to make these cookies! Love the peanut butter filling stuffed inside!
Sarah says
I concur that you do!! Haha! Let me know if you give these a go, Kelley! 🙂
Jennifer says
Do you know if you can substitute the 1/4 cup of plain yogurt with greek yogurt? I cant seem to find just plain yogurt at my grocery store. Is the yogurt an absolute necessity?
Sarah says
Greek yogurt will work just fine, Jennifer! 🙂
Tonya says
Hi Sarah!
Two questions – 1. How do you measure your flour? Since I typically weigh everything, I always like to know the recipe writer’s way of measuring ingredients to ensure things comes out the way they were intended. 2. What type of creamy peanut butter did you use – natural or something like Jiffy? I’ve never had much luck baking with natural nut butters unless the recipe was created specifically for that type. I obviously have some OCD tendencies here 😉 Haha! Thank you!
Sarah says
Hi Tonya! To answer your first question I measure my floor just by cup. (Scoop and level) As far as peanut butter goes, I like to use a natural brand. Let me know if you have any other questions and happy cookie baking!
Tonya says
Thank you, Sarah! These sound delicious and I look forward to making them!