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A plate of freshly baked Homemade Copycat Nutter Butters cookies, close-up.

Homemade Copycat Nutter Butters

Make your own Nutter Butter cookies at home with this easy recipe. These cookies have a peanut butter flavor and a distinctive shape.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie cutters

Method
 

  1. Cream together the softened butter and peanut butter in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. This makes it easier to handle.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  8. Use a Nutter Butter shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies. You can also freehand the shape if you don't have a cutter.
  9. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers should still look slightly soft.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra peanut butter flavor, you can add a tablespoon of peanut butter powder to the dry ingredients. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.