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Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies With Nutella Marshmallow Cream Cheese Filling

February 2, 2013

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Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies with Nutella Marshmallow Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Oh yes I did!  And I’m sorry.  Really very, very sorry.  Because in creating and sharing these Daring Gourmet originals I will have turned every one of you into addicts.  But at least you will have lost your self-control over something oh so worth it! 

I enjoy peanut butter and jelly sandwiches like most most people.  But I particularly enjoyed peanut butter Nutella sandwiches, especially when both are spread on thickly.

Nutella is marvelous.  I enjoy eating it on most anything sweet.  I feel no shame sitting down with a jar of it and eating it by the spoonful.  How about you?  Any shameless Nutella confessions of your own?

So it occurred to me, why not revitalize those same old peanut butter sandwich cookies with peanut butter filling that you find everywhere?  But it had to be something more than simply spreading the cookie halves with Nutella, or mixing them with powdered sugar and butter.  No, it had to be special.  It deserved something better.  One of my ultimate weaknesses:  Cream cheese frosting.  What could be better than Nutella cream cheese frosting?  How about Nutella cream cheese marshmallow frosting?  Eureka!!

Before we get to this scandalously delicious recipe, come take a moment to “Like” The Daring Gourmet on Facebook so you’ll never miss a recipe!

And don’t forget to check out this sandwich cookie’s twin sister, my PBJ Sandwich Cookies with Strawberry Marshmallow Cream Cheese Frosting!

Peanut Butter Jelly Sandwich Cookies 2

 

Okay, pull up your sleeves, everyone, and let’s get baking!

Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

Note:  I made half the quantity for these pictures, so don’t get thrown off when you only see one stick of butter and one egg, etc.  Refer to the recipe for actual quantities.

Combine the butter, white and brown sugars in a mixing bowl.

Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies prep 1 sm

Mix them with a beater on high speed until pale in color and fluffy in texture.  This step is crucial, do not skip it.  Beating the butter and sugar to the right consistency will help ensure a well-risen and tender finished cookie.

Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies prep 2 sm

Add the peanut butter and beat until combined.

Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies prep 3 sm

 

Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies prep 4 sm

Add the eggs and vanilla extract.

Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies prep 5 sm

In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking soda and baking powder.

Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies prep 6 sm

Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the flour mixture into the peanut butter mixture.  Stir just until combined.

Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies prep 7 sm

The dough will be fairly stiff.

Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies prep 8 sm

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on a non-stick cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies prep 9 sm

Using a fork, press gently down to create a criss-cross pattern in each dough ball.

Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies prep 10 sm

Preheat the oven to 350 F and bake for 8-9 minutes.  Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 4 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies prep 11 sm

To make the filling, combine the Nutella, marshmallow cream, and cream cheese in a mixing bowl and beat until combined.  Spread some filling on the bottom of half of the cookies and place another cookie on top to form a sandwich.  Makes approximately 32 cookies.

Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies prep 15

 

Ultimate Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
 
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A Daring Gourmet Original, Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies with a Nutella Marshmallow Cream Cheese Filling!
: The Daring Gourmet, www.daringgourmet.com
Recipe type: Cookies
Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • For the filling:
  • ½ cup cream cheese
  • ½ cup marshmallow cream
  • ½ cup Nutella
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  2. Place the butter and sugars in a large bowl and beat for several minutes until fluffy and pale in color. Add the peanut butter and beat for a few more seconds until combined. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat another few seconds until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and, using a rubber spatula, gently fold to combine. Be careful not to over-stir.
  4. Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a non-stick cookie sheet, pressing a grid pattern into them with a fork. Bake for 8-9 minutes.
  5. Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. For the filling:
  7. Place the cream cheese, marshmallow cream and Nutella in a bowl and beat until combined.
  8. Using a butter knife, spread the filling on the bottom side of one cookie and place another cookie on top.
  9. Makes about 32 sandwich cookies.
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Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

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25 Responses

  1. Jo says

    December 12, 2020 at 11:38 pm

    Hi, I live in a country where I can’t find marshmallow cream, is it possible to switch this ingredient or to just not add it?

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      December 14, 2020 at 10:28 pm

      Hi Jo, you can also make your own marshmallow cream substitute quite easily. Just look up online “how to make marshmallow cream” and you’ll find several versions.

      Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    July 6, 2015 at 6:01 am

    Can you freeze these?

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      July 6, 2015 at 7:30 am

      The cookies for sure, I haven’t tried freezing them with the filling so I’m unsure about the texture once they thaw.

      Reply
  3. Jayne says

    January 31, 2015 at 7:40 pm

    Made these tonight for a church pot luck tomorrow. My husband asked me if we were taking them all to church.I had to assure him I wasn’t! He loves them!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      January 31, 2015 at 7:47 pm

      Haha, that’s great! So happy to hear they’re a hit, Jayne, and I really appreciate that feedback – enjoy the church potluck tomorrow!

      Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    November 11, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    Made them.. Yummy. I did run out of filling b4 all cookies were filled. I’d double the filling part to make enough and b/c I don’t like having 1/2 jar marshmellow creme left. They were a hit with my family.

    Reply
    • The Daring Gourmet says

      November 11, 2013 at 2:39 pm

      Fabulous! I’m so glad they were a hit and thank you for your feedback!

      Reply
  5. Hussein Hashi says

    October 13, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    Wow! This looks amazing, I need to try this ASAP!

    Reply
    • The Daring Gourmet says

      October 13, 2013 at 8:16 pm

      Thank you, Hussein! They are excellent. The other version (strawberry marshmallow cream cheese filling) is fantastic, too, and I’m honestly not sure which one I prefer. And that’s okay because it just gives me an excuse to make both :)

      Reply
  6. Melissa says

    August 2, 2013 at 6:21 am

    I would like to make these for a camping trip, but do they need to be refrigerated since there is cream cheese I’m the filling? Thanks!

    Reply
  7. Susan says

    March 16, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    Ooooo, I made these yesterday and they turned out great! I never would have thought to make a sandwich cookie out of peanut butter cookies…and then to make such a delicious combination filling – oh my. Thank you!

    Reply
    • The Daring Gourmet says

      March 16, 2013 at 8:43 pm

      Awesome! I’m glad you liked them. Yes, the filling combination…this was conjured up in a moment of weakness when I was craving several of my favorite things and decided to roll them all into one gloriously delicious cookie :) Thanks for giving them a try, Susan, and for your feedback!

      Reply
  8. Linda had a little Lamb says

    March 16, 2013 at 6:55 am

    These peanut butter cookies look so yummy! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • The Daring Gourmet says

      March 16, 2013 at 7:52 am

      You are so welcome! Thanks for the compliment and for stopping by. Happy baking!

      Reply
  9. Marie says

    March 7, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    They look amazing! I’m going to make them today! I prefer a chewy cookie, would you say these are so? If not, is there a way to alter the recipe to be?

    Reply
    • The Daring Gourmet says

      March 7, 2013 at 2:27 pm

      Thanks for the compliment, Marie. Yes, they are very soft and chewy – the perfect pairing for that luscious, gooey filling! Hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  10. bakeaffairs says

    February 6, 2013 at 11:10 am

    They look so cut and delicious!

    Reply
    • The Daring Gourmet says

      February 6, 2013 at 12:02 pm

      Thank you! A little too delicious, unfortunately…I ate far too many and am having to do double time on the treadmill now!

      Reply
  11. Amanda says

    February 4, 2013 at 8:44 am

    That filling looks fantastic! YUM

    Reply
    • The Daring Gourmet says

      February 4, 2013 at 9:15 am

      Thanks, Amanda! Definitely an example of where my wildest fantasies took over and I combined three of my addictions into one luscious filling.

      Reply
  12. Aimee @ ShugarySweets says

    February 3, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    Oh my gawsh, these look incredible.

    Reply
    • The Daring Gourmet says

      February 3, 2013 at 7:44 pm

      Thanks, Aimee – they are scandalously delicious!

      Just checked out your blog. Oh my. Will definitely return and hang out for a while!

      Reply
  13. Medeja says

    February 3, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    Oh they look so nice and yummy!

    Reply
    • The Daring Gourmet says

      February 3, 2013 at 4:08 pm

      Thank you, they are very yummy indeed. But I must warn you, they are dangerous! One bite and you won’t be able to stop eating! (This is speaking from personal experience ;)

      Reply

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