Chunky Peanut Butter Cream Sandwich Delights
Get ready to impress your family and friends this holiday season with these delightful Chunky Peanut Butter Cream Sandwich Delights! Inspired by a recipe from Better Homes & Gardens, these cookies are a perfect blend of rich chunky peanut butter and a luscious marshmallow cream filling. With their soft, chewy texture and sweet, creamy middle, these sandwich cookies make for an irresistible treat that’s perfect for holiday gift-giving. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply craving a sweet snack, these cookies are sure to bring joy and warmth to your festivities.
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Servings
88
Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
Chunky peanut butter
1/2 cup (none)
Shortening
1/2 cup (none)
Brown sugar
1 cup (packed)
Egg
1 (beaten)
Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (none)
Baking soda
1 teaspoon (none)
Salt
1/8 teaspoon (none)
All-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups (none)
Granulated sugar
1/2 cup (for dipping)
Marshmallow cream
3/4 cup (none)
Milk
3 tablespoons (none)
Ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon (none)
Ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet by leaving it ungreased.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chunky peanut butter and shortening. Use an electric mixer on medium speed for about 30 seconds until creamy.
3
Add in the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, and flour. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, mixing in as much flour as possible with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour by hand until a soft dough forms.
5
Using a level teaspoon, scoop out the dough and roll it into balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 1.5 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly using the tines of a fork dipped in granulated sugar to create crisscross patterns.
6
Bake for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7
For the Peanut Cream Filling, combine 3/4 cup of chunky peanut butter, 3/4 cup of marshmallow cream, 3 tablespoons of milk, 3/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin in a bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
8
Once the cookies are completely cool, spread about 1 teaspoon of the Peanut Cream Filling on the flat side of one cookie, then top with another cookie, flat side down to form a sandwich.
9
Store the filled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Unfilled cookies can be frozen for up to a month.
Nutrition Information
4.2g
Fat
8.3g
Carbs
1.7g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is for Chunky Peanut Butter Cream Sandwich Delights.
What was the inspiration for these cookies?
These cookies were inspired by a recipe from Better Homes & Gardens.
What type of peanut butter is recommended?
Chunky peanut butter is used in both the cookie dough and the cream filling.
What is the texture of these cookies?
They have a soft, chewy texture with a luscious, creamy middle.
What temperature should I preheat the oven to?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Do I need to grease the baking sheet?
No, the baking sheet should be left ungreased.
How do I start the mixing process for the dough?
Combine the chunky peanut butter and shortening in a large bowl and mix on medium speed for 30 seconds.
Which ingredients are added after mixing the peanut butter and shortening?
Add the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract and beat until fully combined.
What are the dry ingredients for the dough?
The dry ingredients include baking soda, salt, and all-purpose flour.
How should I incorporate the flour?
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, using the mixer for most of it and finishing by hand.
How do I shape the cookie dough?
Scoop the dough using a level teaspoon and roll into balls.
How far apart should the dough balls be placed?
Space the dough balls 1.5 inches apart on the baking sheet.
How do I create the classic peanut butter cookie pattern?
Flatten each ball slightly using the tines of a fork dipped in granulated sugar to create a crisscross pattern.
How long do the cookies need to bake?
Bake for 7 to 8 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
How long should the cookies cool on the baking sheet?
Allow them to cool on the sheet for 1 minute before transferring to a wire rack.
What ingredients are in the Peanut Cream Filling?
The filling contains chunky peanut butter, marshmallow cream, milk, ground cinnamon, and ground cumin.
What unique spices are added to the filling?
The filling includes 3/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin.
How much filling goes into each sandwich?
Spread about 1 teaspoon of the filling on the flat side of a cookie.
How are the sandwiches assembled?
Place about 1 teaspoon of filling on the flat side of one cookie and top it with another cookie, flat side down.
How should I store the finished cookies?
Store the filled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
How long do the filled cookies stay fresh?
They can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Can these cookies be frozen?
Unfilled cookies can be frozen for up to a month.
How many calories are in one cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 88 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
There are 4.2 grams of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in each cookie?
Each cookie has 8.3 grams of carbohydrates.
How much protein is in each cookie?
There is 1.7 grams of protein per cookie.
How many ingredients are required for this recipe?
There are 13 total ingredients in this recipe.
What is the amount of brown sugar needed?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of packed brown sugar.
What is the amount of marshmallow cream needed for the filling?
The filling requires 3/4 cup of marshmallow cream.
What occasions are these cookies best for?
They are perfect for holiday gift-giving, festive gatherings, or as a sweet snack.