Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookie
12 servings
60 minutes
Chocolate sandwich cookies with peanut butter are the embodiment of American culinary imagination, where rich chocolate flavor harmoniously blends with creamy nut filling. Its roots trace back to the traditions of American home desserts, where simplicity in preparation meets richness in taste. Crispy with a light texture from oats and hints of Nutella®, these cookies evoke warm memories of cozy family evenings. The delicate filling of peanut butter and honey gives them a creamy consistency and light sweetness, making them the perfect treat for a cup of aromatic coffee or tea. This dessert is ideal for both cozy gatherings and special occasions, allowing one to enjoy an unforgettable combination of chocolate and peanuts.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Line the baking tray with parchment paper.
2
Grind the oats using a blender. Mix flour, cocoa, oats, and baking powder.
- Wheat flour: 180 g
- Cocoa powder: 4 tablespoons
- Baking powder: 0.3 teaspoon
- Oat flakes: 2 tablespoons
3
In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter with sugar, add Nutella, and mix. Beat in the egg.
- Butter: 100 g
- Brown sugar: 100 g
- Nutella®: 2 tablespoons
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
4
Add liquid ingredients to dry ones, knead the dough. Place the dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
5
Roll small balls from the dough, flatten them with a glass, and place them on paper with space between each. Sprinkle with brown sugar if desired. Place the baking sheet with cookies in the cold for 20-30 minutes.
- Brown sugar: 100 g
6
Bake the cookies for 8–10 minutes. Cool on a rack.
7
For the filling, mix peanut butter with honey. Spread the filling on one half of the cookie and cover it with the other half. The cookie sandwich is ready.
- Peanut butter: to taste
- Transparent honey: to taste