Peanut Butter Cookies:
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter , room temperature
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup quick oats (I use Bob's Red Mill)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
Peanut Butter Buttercream Filling:
1/2 stick butter , room temperature
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone silpat mat.
In a stand mixer cream together the 1 1/2 sticks butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
When fluffy and lightened add in the peanut butter and cream until well combined.
Add in the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt and mix until just combined.
Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick.
Using a two inch cookie cutter (I used a drinking glass I dipped into flour), cut out the cookies.
Place onto a baking mat an inch apart and chill the dough on the sheets for 15-20 minutes before baking.
Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.
Let cool completely while you make the peanut butter filling.
Add the butter, powdered sugar and milk together in a stand mixer and mix on low speed at first moving up to medium-high speed until fully combined and fluffy.
Add in the 1/2 cup peanut butter and combine until smooth and fluffy and creamy.
Using a piping bag or a spoon put about a tablespoon between two cookies to make the sandwiches.
Yield: 12 sandwich cookies, Amount per serving: 305 calories, Calories: 305g, Carbohydrates: 46g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 387mg, Potassium: 186mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 31g, Calcium: 23g, Iron: 1.3g