Homemade Copycat Nutter Butters

Why Make This Recipe

Let’s be real, who doesn’t love a classic Nutter Butter? Those crunchy, peanut buttery delights always hit the spot, but let’s face it—they can be a little pricey when you have a snack attack. So, why not whip up a batch of Homemade Copycat Nutter Butters? Not only are they super fun to make, but you also get to control what goes in! Plus, your house will smell amazing ☺️.

You get the joy of baking and indulging in a nostalgia trip, all while impressing your friends and family. Just imagine them digging into a homemade version and thinking you’re a kitchen wizard.

How to Make Homemade Copycat Nutter Butters

Making these bad boys is way easier than you might think! Gather your ingredients and let’s dive in. Here’s the lowdown:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until it’s light and fluffy.
3. Toss in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until everything is well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together. Gradually add this dry mix to the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
5. Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch), shape them into ovals, and press with a fork to create that iconic crosshatch pattern. Sprinkling a bit of sugar on top adds that sweet finishing touch!
6. Bake these furry little nuggets for 8–10 minutes until they’re lightly golden. Let them cool completely.
7. For the filling, beat together more peanut butter and butter until smooth. Stir in powdered sugar and the vanilla until creamy, then add milk until you get that perfect spreadable texture.
8. Once your cookies are cool, spread or pipe that delicious filling onto the flat side of one cookie and top it with another to make a fab sandwich.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (for filling)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
• 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for texture)

How to Serve Homemade Copycat Nutter Butters

These cookies are perfect on their own, but if you wanna go next level, why not throw a cookie platter together? Pair them with a glass of milk or some hot cocoa for that cozy feel. Feeling fancy? Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for some extra flavor magic. Trust me; your taste buds will thank you! 🍪🥛

How to Store Homemade Copycat Nutter Butters

Keep those beauties fresh! Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. If you’ve made a big batch (which is totally understandable), you can also freeze them. Just pop those sandwiches in a freezer-safe container or bag, and they’ll be good for up to 3 months. You might want to hide them from yourself, though. 🙈

Tips to Make Homemade Copycat Nutter Butters

• For a crunchy twist, add some chopped peanuts to the cookie dough!
• Chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking if you’re having issues with it being too soft to shape.
• Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizes! We want these to look good too, right? 😉

Variation

If you want to mix things up a bit, try sanding the buttery cookies in some chocolate or white chocolate for a delightful twist. You could also experiment with different nut butters like almond or hazelnut—the world is your oyster (or peanut butter jar)!

FAQs

1. Can I make these gluten-free?
Absolutely! Just swap out the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free flour blend. Easy peasy.

2. What if I don’t have creamy peanut butter?
Don’t fret! Crunchy peanut butter works too. Just be prepared for a little extra crunch.

3. How long will these cookies last?
In an airtight container, they should stay fresh for about a week! But I doubt they’ll last that long—everyone’s gonna want some.

Now go on and bake some happiness with this easy and delicious recipe! You’ve got this! 🎉

Homemade Copycat Nutter Butters

Delicious homemade versions of the classic Nutter Butter cookies that are easy to make and perfect for any snack attack.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 24 cookies

Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients

  

For the cookies

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened For the cookie dough
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter For the cookie dough
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar Plus extra for topping
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the filling

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter For the filling
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened For the filling
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the filling
• 1–2 tablespoons milk As needed for texture

Instructions

 

Preparation

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, cream together unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until it's light and fluffy.
• Toss in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until everything is well combined.
• In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together.
• Gradually add the dry mix to the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
• Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch) and shape them into ovals. Press with a fork to create a crosshatch pattern, and sprinkle a bit of sugar on top.

Baking

• Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden. Let them cool completely.

Filling

• For the filling, beat together more peanut butter and butter until smooth.
• Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy, then add milk to achieve the perfect spreadable texture.

Assembly

• Spread or pipe the filling onto the flat side of one cookie and top it with another to make a sandwich.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week, or freeze for up to 3 months. For a crunchy twist, add chopped peanuts to the cookie dough. Chill the dough for about 30 minutes if too soft to shape.

Keyword Baking, Dessert Recipe, Homemade Cookies, Nutter Butter, Peanut Butter Cookies