Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

written by cookeatlove on December 10, 2009 in Cookies with 2 comments

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Ingredients (Print)

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

1 stick butter

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 cups flour

1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

For filling:

1 cup creamy peanut butter

6 tablespoons butter

3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar

Directions:

Beat 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar and 1 stick butter until fluffy, then beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Whisk 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; stir into the butter mixture. Chill 30 minutes, then roll into balls and bake 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

Roll out to 1/8 inch thick and cut into star shapes or any shape you want. Bake 8 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees. Beat 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 6 tablespoons butter and 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar until smooth, then sandwich between cooled cookies.