Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies Recipe

Kim Ima|Dec. 7, 2011 10:12 am EST

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Peanut butter sandwich cookies are very popular at our truck, and this recipe is gluten-free, which is great for our customers who have gluten restrictions. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to five days. You can also wrap them well and freeze them. When you take the cookies out of the freezer, just unwrap them and set them aside to defrost.

Servings

30

Ingredients

1 cup dark brown sugar*
1 cup smooth peanut butter (without added sugar)
cooking spray, for greasing (optional)
2 eggs
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cup smooth peanut butter (without added sugar)
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Put the brown sugar in a bowl and mash it with a fork to remove any lumps. Add the peanut butter and mix well with a sturdy spoon or your hands. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator until ready to use. This filling keeps very well and can be used over a few weeks.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the eggs and vanilla and set aside. Place the peanut butter in a large bowl and pour in the egg-vanilla mixture. Stir with a sturdy spoon or mix with your hands until combined. Add the sugar and salt and mix well.
Scoop the dough with a spoon and roll it into balls with your hands. The size of the scoop of dough is up to you, depending on the size of the cookies you prefer (the dough doesn’t spread much). Place the balls 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Pat the balls flat and use a fork to make crosshatch marks on the top of each cookie.
Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the centers look as light and baked as the edges. Cool completely before removing from the cookie sheet with a spatula.
With a spoon or your fingers, scoop a spoonful of peanut butter filling and place it on the underside of a cookie. I like to use my hands to make a little “peanut butter patty,” as if I were making a little hamburger on a bun. Top with the second cookie to make a sandwich.