Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

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.

Cookies, Dessert

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12 Responses to “Pumpkin and Chocolate Caramel Corn”

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Kris — October 30, 2009 at 1:38 pm

I think I’m going to have to try this recipe this weekend. Thanks for posting it!
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stephchows — October 30, 2009 at 2:17 pm

what a great idea using the kisses!
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Molly Jean — October 30, 2009 at 10:19 pm

What a great twist on caramel corn!
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nutmegnanny — October 30, 2009 at 10:41 pm

This is perfect for Halloween…delicious!
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We Are Not Martha — October 31, 2009 at 2:18 am

Mmm I’ve seen this in a few places and have been craving it!! I didn’t realize it used the pumpkin kisses 🙂

Sues
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bridget {bake at 350} — October 31, 2009 at 12:40 pm

Now, this is a FUN idea!!! Pumpkin + popcorn, who knew? 😉
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Anne — October 31, 2009 at 2:09 pm

Wow that looks amazing and the last photo is stunning!
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TidyMom — October 31, 2009 at 2:17 pm

ok, this is the second post using those kisses – HOW have I not seen them in the store???……I think I try and stay away from the candy section! LOL

This sounds AMAZING!! Thanks!!

~TidyMom
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Melissa — October 31, 2009 at 4:46 pm

I love the pumpkin spice kisses. What a great way to use them. Thanks for sharing and I am definitely going to try this recipe!
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oneordinaryday — November 1, 2009 at 12:26 pm

I keep seeing great ideas using those kisses and they’re always being melted first. Genius. I’m going to try this, but with air popped popcorn instead. Sounds awesome.
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Ingrid — November 2, 2009 at 6:55 pm

You’re right about those Kisses, one is enough. I used some in brownies and they were even better than eating them straight out of the wrapper.

Love your popcorn and I have some of those kisses left over.
~ingrid
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Liesl — November 3, 2009 at 9:31 pm

This recipe looks amazing!! I love those Pumpkin Spice Kisses!