Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies
Soft, chewy, and loaded with peanut butter flavor, these cookies are the ultimate comfort treat, sandwiched with a creamy peanut butter filling.
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 210kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Cookies
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
Filling
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- ½ cup smooth peanut butter
- 2½ tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Beat in the egg until light and fluffy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in oats.
- Drop dough by rounded teaspoons onto the baking sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until edges are golden. Cool on sheet briefly, then transfer to a wire rack.
- To make the filling, beat butter, peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar, and cream until smooth.
- Spread filling on the flat side of half the cooled cookies and top with remaining cookies to make sandwiches.
Notes
Store sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For a firmer filling, chill before assembling.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg