Is anyone else looking as forward to summer as I am? I seriously can’t wait for sunshine, pool outings, family vacations, and fun summer picnics!
Speaking of picnics, I like to make sweet simple treats to for fun summer outings. These peanut butter sandwich cookies are perfect for summer picnics. They are easy to make and loved by adults and kids alike. In fact, I love to see the look on my kid’s faces when they see these beauties. I know they are thinking; “TWO cookies, with frosting in between? No way!!” Seriously, it’s fun to watch people’s eyes bulge when they see these jumbo sandwich cookies!
Oh, you may have noticed that I haven’t been on the blog in the past several weeks. Well as I mentioned in my last post, I felt compelled to take some time off from blogging in order to “clear my head” a bit from all the “noise” that being constantly on the computer could bring. It was refreshing and also gave me some time to work on things like my first recipe eBook, “Everyday Brownies and Bars” as seen above.
Did you know you can get my eBook for FREE simply by subscribing to my Newsletter? If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can click the link below and get your FREE eBook!
Click here to subscribe for a FREE recipe eBook as seen above.
Did I mention how easy these Peanut butter Sandwich cookies are to make? The dough comes together in minutes. No need to refrigerate the dough. Just preheat your oven, mix up the dough and use a cookie scoop to drop onto a lined cookie sheet.
I always line my cookie sheets with silicone mats like Silpat. There are a few reasons why you should use Silpats. They protect the bottom of your cookies from burning and they make clean up SO simple. Your cookie sheets will stay clean, and all you have to do is wipe off the Silpat
with a wet cloth. Easy-peasy!!
Once you drop the dough on the Silpat, you will use a fork to make the typical criss-cross pattern. Throw them in the oven for 7-8 minutes and allow to cool.
While the cookies are cooling, you will make the filling. Again, this really couldn’t be easier to make.
Though I often use my Kitchen Aid mixer for blending most doughs, when it comes to something like fillings or frostings, I will often just use my Oster Hand Mixer. Sometimes it seems more simple to use the handmixer rather than pull everything out for the big mixer.
I also just like the feel of mixing the filling myself sometimes. Oh, and my kids like using the hand mixer too because it makes them feel more part of the process. AND there are TWO beaters for them to lick when we are finished. What can be better than that! 😉
After the cookies have completely cooled, you can frost them and sandwich them together.
Again, this is a fun part to let kids help with though, of course, they might get more filling in their mouths than in the cookies, but oh well, that is part of the fun of baking with kids right?! 🙂
I hope you have a lot of fun summer picnics to attend this summer! Make sure you bring some fun sweet treats like these fabulous Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies. Fun for adults and kids alike, you might want to make a double batch, because they won’t last long! 🙂
Hey, if you need any other ideas for a picnic, you should go check out my friend Julie’s blog at Julie’s Eats and Treats. Did you know that I am a contributor there? Today I posted an amazing Potato Salad Round Up that will blow you away! Just in time for Memorial Weekend! Go check it out!!
Come follow us on social media!
Facebook/ Pinterest/ Twitter/ Bloglovin/ E-Mail
Kitchen Essentials that are helpful for this recipe:
Disclosure: There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a purchase through one of these links, Two in the Kitchen makes a small percentage of the proceeds without further cost to you. We only promote items that we ourselves use and love. All opinions are 100% our own. We thank you for your support as it helps us to continue giving you great recipes through our blog!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 c. peanut butter
- 2 1/3 c. powdered sugar
- 6 Tablespoons milk
- 1 t. vanilla
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter and vegetable shortening. Add the brown sugar and mix until well blended. Add the milk, vanilla, and egg and mix thoroughly.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Add to the peanut butter mixture in two additions, blending thoroughly and scraping the bowl each time.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, drop onto a cookie sheet lined with a silicone mat and use a fork to press a criss cross pattern in each cookie.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes and then move the cookies to a cooling rack to cool fully.
- In the meantime, make the filling by placing the peanut butter in a medium mixing bowl. Add 1 cup of powdered sugar and 3 TBLS of milk and blend together. Add another cup of powdered sugar, 2 TBLS of milk and the vanilla and blend together. Add the final 1/3 c. of powdered sugar and the final TBLS of milk and blend thoroughly.
- Using a spatula, put a heaping tablespoon of filling on a cookie and sandwich them together. Continue until all cookies are filled. Should make approximately 18 sandwich cookies.
Recipe adapted from Jif
Similar Recipes:
Marbled Peanut Butter Brownies
Peanut Butter Cup Chewy Blondies
Welcome back, Renee, and I get the fact that you needed a break. When I take a vacation it’s so nice — social media is like the black hole and it’s nice to feel refreshed! Your e-book looks wonderful, and so do these cookies! Pinning.
marcie recently posted…Spinach Walnut Pesto
Thanks so much Marcie! It was much needed! Thanks so much for the pin. 🙂
Renee recently posted…Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
Congrats on your e-book! It looks really amazing. That’s such a great accomplishment!
So, PB cookies are pretty much my favorite and I’m sold with these! I love cookie sandwiches! And Silpat is pretty much the best invention ever. Life changing stuff!
Mir recently posted…Cherry Blossom Cookies
Thank you so much Mir! Silpats are the best aren’t they! 🙂
I also can’t wait for summer!!! I can’t believe it’s right around the corner! I love these cookies!!! they are a peanut butter lovers dream! and congrats again on the eBook!!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom recently posted…Corn and Black Bean Tortilla Tart
Thank you Alice! I feel like summer has finally arrived and I couldn’t be more excited!! 🙂
Renee recently posted…Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
These look so amazing, the weather is right for these and I could go for some right now!
Sam @ SugarSpunRun recently posted…Nutella Cream Cheese Blondies
I’m so excited for summer, too! Sandwich cookies are the best! These look amazing!
mira recently posted…Mediterranean Style Rainbow Quinoa Salad
Congrats on the e-book 🙂
These would seriously be my weakness. I have had to put myself on a peanut butter ban haha
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy recently posted…Comment on Carrot and Coriander Side Salad by Dannii
love sandwich cookies especially when PB is involved ! these look amazing!
Manali @ CookWithManali recently posted…Salted Caramel Mocha
I’m so looking forward to summer too! So glad you got some time off 🙂 Love these peanut butter cookie sandwiches! They look incredible!
is there an alternative to the vegetable shortening?
You can use lard, or Crisco trans fat free shortening that comes in a green label as opposed to the blue label. You could try butter though it has more liquid in it so I’m not sure how that would affect the recipe. Or you could use Spectrum shortening which is made from coconut oil; http://www.spectrumorganics.com/?id=87#j236. I hope these ideas help. 🙂
Renee, you totally had me at peanut butter. PB Is like one of my favorite things ever, and to put them between two cookies – brilliant! I’m also glad you took a break from blogging. Everyone needs to do that sometimes to clear their head!
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen recently posted…Sausage, Mushroom & Egg Galette
I am with you about the peanut butter love Kristi! I feel like I need it every day! It felt great to take a little break from blogging. Even though I love it, when it starts to feel like a chore, I know I need to step away for a little while. And now I’m refreshed and ready to go! 🙂
Renee recently posted…Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
How awesome are these cookie sammies?! My little siblings would go “nuts” if I were to make these for them! PB everything for the win. 🙂
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven recently posted…Steel-Cut Oatmeal with Maple-Roasted Strawberries (and a giveaway!)
Thanks Sarah!! I like your siblings already!! pb is my all time favorite!! 🙂
Welcome back! And congrats on your ebook!
These cookies …. look awesome! haha I LOVE anything with peanut butter! It’s my love language!
Ashley recently posted…Strawberry, Cucumber and Mozzarella Phyllo Cups
That is a great love language to have Ashley! I simply adore peanut butter!! 🙂
Oh these are perfect!! Like will make everyone happy…peanut butter to the rescue!
Zainab recently posted…Raspberry Lemon Meringue Tart
Aww I love these! And sandwich cookies are the best because you can eat two at once! YAY!
Jessica @ Sweetest Menu recently posted…America’s Best Eats: New York City
Welcome back! These cookies totally look like the best peanut butter cookies I have ever seen! Love the filling.
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen recently posted…Pimento Cheese, Strawberry Jam, and Bacon Triscuit Crackers