Soft Homemade Peanut Butter Oreos
Soft Homemade Peanut Butter Oreos are a delightful fusion of soft, chewy cookies and rich, creamy peanut butter filling. Each bite is a nostalgic journey back to sweet childhood memories, making them perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare and simply irresistible, these cookies will keep your friends and family coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden but still soft in the center.
- While cooling, mix peanut butter with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once cookies are cool, spread filling between two cookie halves to assemble.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading. For added texture, consider folding in chocolate chips or chopped nuts into the dough before baking. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.