Homemade Peanut Butter Oreos 

These Homemade Peanut Butter Oreos are a delightful twist on the classic cookie, combining rich chocolate cookies with a creamy peanut butter filling. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests at your next gathering, these treats offer a nostalgic flavor with a homemade touch. Whether enjoyed with a glass of milk or as a standalone dessert, they bring the beloved peanut butter and chocolate combination to life in a fun, sandwich-style cookie.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cookies:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  
  

• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  
  

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
  
  

• ¼ teaspoon salt
  
  

• ½ cup granulated sugar
  
  

• ½ cup brown sugar
  
  

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  
  

• 1 large egg
  
  

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

For the Peanut Butter Filling:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  
  

• ½ cup powdered sugar
  
  

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

Directions

1. Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
   
   

2. Shape the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
   
   

3. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will firm up as they cool. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
   
   

4. Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling: While the cookies are cooling, mix the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
   
   

5. Assemble the Oreos: Once the cookies have cooled completely, spread a generous amount of peanut butter filling on the flat side of one cookie and top it with another cookie, pressing gently to create a sandwich.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per cookie sandwich)

• Calories: 220 kcal
  
  

• Protein: 6 g
  
  

• Total Fat: 12 g
  
  

  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
    
    

• Carbohydrates: 25 g
  
  

  • Fiber: 2 g
    
    

  • Sugar: 8 g
    
    

• Sodium: 150 mg