Homemade Peanut Butter Oreos

Make your own version of classic Oreos with a tasty peanut butter twist The rich chocolatey exterior of these homemade cookies contrasts with the creamy peanut butter filling.

Ingredients:

• For the Cookies:
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• For the Peanut Butter Filling:
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your palm

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes

The cookies should be slightly firm to the touch

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

For the peanut butter filling, beat together the creamy peanut butter and softened butter until smooth

Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition

Add the vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of milk

Mix until creamy and well combined

Add more milk if needed to achieve the desired consistency

Once the cookies are completely cooled, spoon or pipe a generous amount of the peanut butter filling onto the flat side of half of the cookies

Top with the remaining cookies to create sandwich cookies

Optional: Refrigerate the cookies for about 30 minutes to allow the filling to set

Enjoy your homemade peanut butter Oreos