Name: Small Batch Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 8 sandwich cookies
Cuisine: American

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Small Batch Peanut Butter Cookies

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In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and egg yolks until fully combined and smooth.

Whisk in the milk and vanilla.

Fold in the peanut butter with a rubber spatula, mixing for about 2-3 minutes to until fully incorporated.

Using a one tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough onto one baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze cookie dough for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, divide each dough ball in two (I weighed mine out to be ~14g each), then roll each ball in the sugar, gently squish the two together, and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Dip a fork in water then in sugar and use to make a criss-cross indentation in each cookie dough ball. Freeze for another 15 minutes.

While the cookie dough is freezing for the second time, preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

Bake the cookies for about 12-15 minutes. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter until smooth.

Add the peanut butter and mix until fully combined.

While mixing on low speed, slowly add the powdered sugar.

Turn the speed up to medium, then add the salt and the heavy cream and beat until smooth.

In a small heat proof bowl, add the chocolate and neutral oil.

Microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.

Pair the peanut butter cookies up and spread the frosting on the bottom cookies, then press the paired cookie on top.

Dip each in the melted chocolate and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Brown Sugar Moisture Control 🍪
Pack your brown sugar firmly when measuring to ensure proper moisture content in the dough, which creates those signature soft, chewy centers without making cookies spread too thin.
Chill Dough Before Baking 🧊
Refrigerate your cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and achieve crisp edges while maintaining a soft center throughout.
Toast Peanut Butter First 🥜
Warm your peanut butter slightly before mixing to intensify its flavor and ensure it incorporates smoothly into the dough for maximum peanut flavor in every bite.
Chocolate Tempering Technique 🍫
Melt chocolate with a small amount of neutral oil or cocoa butter to create a thinner coating that sets smoothly and prevents cracking when dipping your sandwich cookies.
Egg Yolk Richness Hack 🥚
Use room-temperature egg yolks to create a richer, more emulsified frosting that pipes beautifully and prevents the peanut butter filling from becoming grainy or separated.

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Hi! I'm Sloane, welcome to Sloane’s Table! I am a Dartmouth College alumna, professional baker, recipe developer, and food photographer. Here, you will find tried & true bakery-worthy recipes ranging from simple sweets to technical pastries. Whether you are looking to challenge yourself and improve your baking skills or just want an easy, trust-worthy recipe, you're in the right place.

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