Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

I wanted to make some sort of peanut butter cookies for our beer pong finals. I think the saltiness of the peanut butter goes really well with beer 🙂 The cookies themselves actually have no peanut butter in them, but the filling does so it fits the bill. I made a double batch and got 2.5 dozen cookie sandwiches.

Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies – from Fresh from Cate’s Kitchen
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup quick oats
1 cup light brown sugar
1 stick butter, softened
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla

Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and oats in a medium bowl.

In a separate bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy.

Beat in vanilla and egg, then stir in dry ingredients until just combined.

Roll about 2 tsp of dough into a ball, then flatten and press onto a Silpat-lined baking sheet.

Repeat with remaining dough.

Bake at 350 for 8-12 minutes (closer to 8 for softer cookies, closer to 12 for crisper cookies).

Cool on a wire rack.

Filling3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tbsp half and half – I used goat’s milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Beat all ingredients together in the bowl of an electric mixer until smooth.

When cookies are cool, pipe or spread frosting on one and press another on top to make a sandwich.

Note – My frosting was very thick so I ended up double the amount of liquid by adding more milk. You will have some extra frosting. But it’s amazing so no big deal there.

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13 Responses to “Happy New Years Eve! And a New Frosting Recipe”

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    Dorothy — December 31, 2009 at 4:03 pm

    You’re right, that IS a very festive photo! The colors of the sprinkles are so vibrant and really pop against the dark background. Looks delicious!

    I made the mini ham & cheese sandwiches…and WOW! They are fantastic! Thanks for the recipe.

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    Carrie — December 31, 2009 at 5:52 pm

    That frosting is really great and versatile! I am so glad you enjoyed it! Beautiful cupcakes!

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    oneordinaryday — December 31, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    They do indeed look festive.
    Happy New Year!

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    Kerstin — January 2, 2010 at 6:29 am

    Mmm, they look great and I love the sprinkles on top! Happy New Year!

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    Jen — January 2, 2010 at 10:22 pm

    Dorothy – so glad you enjoyed the ham and cheese sandwiches!

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    Daily — January 3, 2010 at 8:11 pm

    wow, those cupcakes look amazing. I’ve got to try that frosting, since I typically am not a huge fan of a chocolate on chocolate–this seems to be a great alternative!

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    Chocolate Shavings — January 7, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    I’m always up for a new frosting recipe!

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    Gala — January 7, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    So cute and super festive!
    Those liners are so cool, never seen neon ones.

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    Karly — January 8, 2010 at 2:43 am

    Ooh, I’ve never seen a buttercream frosting recipe with meringue powder before! I’ll have to try that. 🙂

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    Memória — January 8, 2010 at 5:15 am

    These are beautiful cupcakes! I just made chocolate cupcakes today. I wish I could frost mine as well as you do.

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    Jacelyn — January 11, 2010 at 4:15 am

    Hi, your cupcakes look lovely. Can i check if the coffee is added ice cold or room temperature?

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    Jen — January 11, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    Jacelyn – Room temperature coffee would work just fine.

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    slicescakes — February 2, 2010 at 3:48 am

    I’ve done a similar frosting with meringue powder but substitute half butter for half the shortening. Seriously, much nicer mouth-feel, and delish! Butter rules, but melts often, so half and half is a great compromise!
    I love the sprinkles, AND the LINERS! I’ve been dying for a reason to buy greaseproof liners… mmmm.

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