Gluten Free Nut Butter Sandwich Cookies
Sandwich cookies are a kid snack staple, and these gluten-free sandwich cookies from Taylor, A Teen On A Gluten-Free Mission are simply *Italian chef kiss*
Ingredients
- 2 cups lightly salted peanuts
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- Vanilla ice-cream, optional
Instructions
- To make the cookie filling, in a food processor, combine peanuts, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract and pulse until smooth. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using.
- Preheat oven to 350 degreees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- To make the cookies, in a large bowl, beat together peanut butter, sugar, eggs, baking powder, and salt until a smooth dough forms.
- Drop by the tablespoonful onto prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart. With your fingers, gently press dough into flat disks.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- To assemble the nut butter sandwich cookies, fill 2 cookies by spreading a teaspoon or more of the chocolate filling in between them. Repeat until all cookie are sandwiched with filling. Top with ice cream if desired. Enjoy!