Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies

These Nutter Butter Cookies are an addictively delicious homemade version of classic peanut butter sandwich cookies! Crisp peanut butter cookies sandwiched together with creamy peanut butter filling, dipped in chocolate and finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. So good!

Love peanut butter desserts? Make sure to try my Peanut Butter Blossoms and Peanut Butter Icebox Cake!

I remember the first time I ever bit into a Nutter Butter. The crunchy peanut buttery cookies and creamy peanut butter filling came together in perfect harmony. Now I love making my own Nutter Butters at home to enjoy with my kids. This version is even better than the ones you can buy in the store!

Nutter Butter cookies are a favorite for both kids and adults, and they’re a must-have all year long. If you’re a peanut butter like myself, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite!

More Peanut Butter Recipes

Anything made with peanut butter is a treat! Enjoy these easy peanut butter recipes when you have a craving:

1. Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Fudge
2. Peanut Butter Blossoms
3. Loaded Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
4. Flourless Toffee Peanut Butter Cookies
5. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies
6. Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Fudge

What You’ll Need

Sandwich cookies can sometimes be difficult or time-consuming, but these homemade Nutter Butter cookies are neither. They’re ready in just 30 minutes and made with simple ingredients that you already have. I love how basic ingredients can come together to deliver an out-of-this-world final product! 

Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll need. Remember, you can find the full recipe in the handy printable recipe card at the end of this post.

Peanut Butter Cookies

• Peanut butter – the main attraction! Just use your favorite brand of creamy peanut butter. You could use a crunchy version for the cookie portion if you want cookies that have chunks of nuts in them.
• Granulated sugar – adds that delicious sweetness to the recipe. 
• Eggs – bind everything together so the cookies don’t just crumble apart.
• Vanilla extract – gives these peanut butter cookies added depth of flavor.
• Flour – this provides the structure of the cookie.

Peanut Butter Filling

• Powdered sugar – sweetens the peanut butter filling.
• Peanut butter – delivers the delicious peanut flavor that makes these cookies so special.
• Vanilla extract – the perfect addition to this sweet filling.
• Maple syrup – adds depth to the flavor and sweetens naturally. You can use honey instead if you prefer.

Optional Finishing Touches

• Chocolate – Ghirardelli Melting wafers are my preferred way to dip these nutter butter cookies but chocolate chips will also work. Dark and milk chocolate are both SO. GOOD.
• Flaky Sea Salt – this flavor enhancer helps these homemade Nutter Butter cookies taste extra special but is totally optional.

How to Make Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies

Make The Cookies

1. Beat peanut butter and granulated sugar together until creamy.
2. Add egg and vanilla extract and beat until thoroughly combined.
3. Roll dough into small balls, using about ½ teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of cookie dough per ball.
4. Place two balls next to each other on the prepared baking sheet and then flatten the cookies to ⅛ to ¼ inch thickness.
5. Dip the tines of the fork into the flour and press into the cookies to create the criss-cross markings.
6. Bake cookies for 9 to 11 minutes. Cool completely.

To speed up the cooling process, transfer to the freezer for about 10 minutes.

Prepare The Peanut Butter Filling

1. Beat the peanut butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup and vanilla extract together.

Too thick? Add a little more maple syrup or milk. Too thin? Add more powdered sugar.

Assemble The Peanut Butter Sandwiches

1. Spread the filling onto the bottom of one cookie and use the other cookie to make it into sandwich.
2. Transfer the cookies to a parchment lined baking sheet and place in the freezer for 10 minutes.

Add The Finishing Touches (Optional)

1. Melt the chocolate.
2. Dip the cookies in the chocolate and place back on the parchment lined baking sheet.
3. Sprinkle with flaked sea salt if desired.
4. Let chocolate set up completely before serving.

Storage Information

Cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

To freeze, lay the cookies out in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet and flash freeze for about 30 minutes.. Once they’re frozen, place them in am airtight, freezer safe ziplock bag and keep them in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, let defrost at room temperature for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

Trish’s Tips and Tricks

• Creamy or crunchy peanut butter can be used for the cookies but keep in mind you might have issues getting the cross marks cleanly.
• When flattening the dough balls, make sure that the two pieces are firmly sticking together so they don’t break apart while baking. You can further ensure success by press the tines of the fork across the center of the cookie, essentially sealing the two pieces together.
• Freezing the cookies before adding the peanut butter filling helps to firm up the cookies quickly. This step is optional, but encouraged.
• If the filling is too thin, add additional powdered sugar. Too thick, add a little more maple syrup.
• If you choose to sprinkle salt on top of the cookies, sprinkle it on before the chocolate hardens.

Homemade Nutter Butters FAQs

More Cookie Recipes We Love

1. Whipped Shortbread Cookies
2. Kolaczki (Polish Cookies)
3. Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
4. Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
5. No Bake Cookies
6. Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies

How To Make Nutter Butter Cookies