Soft Homemade Peanut Butter Oreos
Soft Homemade Peanut Butter Oreos combine the nostalgic flavors of childhood with an indulgent twist. These soft, chewy cookies feature a creamy peanut butter filling sandwiched between two rich chocolate wafers. Perfect for any occasion, they will delight your taste buds and impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for about 10 minutes; let cool before adding filling.
- For the filling, mix powdered sugar with additional peanut butter until smooth and spread between two cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for even softer cookies. Experiment with chocolate chips or use vanilla wafers instead of chocolate for a different flavor profile.