Description
Crisp-edged, soft-centered chocolate sugar cookies rolled in coarse sugar and sandwiched with a rich, creamy peanut butter filling – a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coarse sugar, for rolling
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until fully combined.
- Scoop dough into small balls and roll each in coarse sugar.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly with your hand or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before assembling.
- For the filling, beat together peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Spread or pipe a dollop of peanut butter filling onto the flat side of one cookie, then top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Chill dough for 20–30 minutes if it feels too soft to roll.
- Use a piping bag for neater filling application.
- Cookies freeze well assembled or unassembled.
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to the cookie dough for enhanced chocolate flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
