Peanut butter cookies always hit the spot and these are a deluxe version because you get two cookies with a creamy peanut butter filling in the middle. I love sandwich cookies because they force you to eat two cookies:) The cookies are soft and chewy with a creamy peanut butter filling in the middle. Watch out, that peanut butter filling is dangerous. I don’t know what it is with me and peanut butter fillings, glazes, and frostings. I can never keep my finger out of the bowl. I love the stuff!
These cookies remind me of Nutter Butters or Girl Scout Do-si-dos, but of course they are a million times better because they are homemade…and homemade is always best! You can’t beat a fresh cookie. The double dose of peanut butter has you begging for a swig of milk, so make sure you have a glass of cold milk nearby.
Peanut butter fans, get out the peanut butter and get baking. These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Sandwich cookies do not disappoint!
Ingredients:
For the cookies:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup honey
1 1/2 cups peanut butter (smooth)
1 1/2 cups quick oats
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the filling:
1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp milk
Optional: Nutella for spreading
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg, honey, and peanut butter to the bowl and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the quick oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Use a fork to gently press down on each cookie ball, creating a criss-cross pattern on the top.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the filling, whisk together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
Once the cookies are completely cool, spread the filling on the bottom side of half of the cookies.
If desired, spread a thin layer of Nutella on the bottom side of the remaining cookies before sandwiching them together with the filled cookies.
Serve and enjoy your delicious Peanut Butter Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies!
These cookies are perfect for any peanut butter lover and will be a hit with kids and adults alike.
