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Monday, November 11, 2013

Peanut Butter Cup Sandwich Cookies

These treats are perfect for the holidays, and even better with a glass of milk:).



Ingredients:

Cookies
-1 1/4 cups of all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted, softened butter 
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped peanut butter cups

Filling
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 unsalted, softened butter
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- pinch of salt


Procedure:

Cookies

1- Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3- In a larger bowl, beat together the sugar, brown sugar, butter, and peanut butter until creamy.
4- Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually add the flour mixture.
5- Stir in the peanut butter cups.
6- Drop the dough from tablespoons into the cookie sheets. Heat for 8-10 minutes. Let cool for around 4 min.

Filling
1- In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter and butter until creamy and smooth. On a low speed, add the powdered sugar and salt. Beat until combined.
2-  Increase the speed to high, and beat for a few minutes until light and fluffy.
3- Take one cookie, and spread the frosting onto the flat side. Take another, and place on top, flat side down. Repeat with the remaining cookies.


If your dough is too warm, stick it in the fridge for a while. 

Enjoy:)


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