Peanut Butter Cup Nutter Butter Cookies
These easy, no-bake sandwich cookies combine classic Nutter Butter cookies with a creamy peanut butter filling and chunks of real peanut butter cups for an over-the-top, nostalgic treat. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or satisfying a sweet craving in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 sandwich cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 24 Nutter Butter cookies (about 1 standard package)
- 6 standard-size peanut butter cups, chopped
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional, if using unsalted butter)
- Optional: mini chocolate chips (for extra texture)
- Optional: chopped peanuts (for crunch)
- Optional: sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Gather all ingredients and equipment. Chop peanut butter cups into 1/4-inch pieces. Soften butter if needed.
- Mix the peanut butter filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt (if using). Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Adjust consistency with a teaspoon of milk or more powdered sugar if needed.
- Fold in peanut butter cups: Gently fold in chopped peanut butter cups with a spatula, reserving a few pieces for topping if desired.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Lay out 12 Nutter Butter cookies flat-side up. Spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon of filling onto each. Spread filling almost to the edges. Top with another Nutter Butter, flat-side down, and press gently to sandwich. Press extra peanut butter cup pieces or add-ins onto the exposed filling if desired.
- Chill to set: Place assembled cookies on a parchment-lined tray. Chill in the fridge for at least 10-15 minutes, or until the filling is firm.
- Serve and enjoy: Enjoy straight from the fridge for a firmer bite, or let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes for a softer texture.
Notes
For best results, chill the cookies before serving to set the filling. Use classic, no-stir peanut butter for the smoothest texture. Customize with mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, or chopped peanuts pressed into the edges. To make gluten-free, use gluten-free peanut butter sandwich cookies and check candy labels. Cookies keep up to 3 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 140
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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