Buttery Sweet Cookie Stack (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the cookies
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 large egg
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup brown sugar, packed
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For the filling
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup creamy peanut butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups powdered sugar
# Instructions:
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Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover two baking trays with parchment paper.
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Stir together the salt, baking soda, and flour in a medium bowl. Put it aside for later.
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Cream the unsalted butter, peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar using a big bowl until it's silky smooth.
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Toss the egg and vanilla into the wet stuff, blending until it all comes together. Gradually, stir in the dry ingredients until just mixed.
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Roll dough into balls (about one tablespoon each), then pop them onto the parchment-lined trays with about 2 inches in between. Press down the tops with a fork to make criss-cross patterns.
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Let the cookies bake for 10-12 minutes, or until they just brown around the edges. Let them cool for 5 minutes on the tray, then move them to a rack and cool completely.
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Whip together the powdered sugar, softened butter, peanut butter, and vanilla in a bowl until the mixture is totally blended and creamy.
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Once the cookies are no longer warm, spread some filling onto the flat side of one cookie. Close it with another cookie to make a little sandwich.
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Store these sandwiches in a sealed container at room temperature.
# Notes:
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Make sure both the butter and peanut butter are softened to room temperature to get the perfect texture.
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If you'd like a stronger flavor, throw a pinch of salt into the filling.
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Sticky dough? No problem. Chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes so it's easier to work with.
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Drizzle melted chocolate over the sandwiches if you're craving a chocolatey twist.
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Keep these cookies fresh in an airtight container for up to seven days.