Peanut Butter Cream Pies!!!!

Peanut Butter Cream Pies! Oh My!

 

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for rolling
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 container of vanilla whipped frosting
• Small candies to cover cream sides

PROCESS:

1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Beat peanut butter and butter with stand mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add sugars, and beat until pale and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, and beat until incorporated. Reduce speed to low. Add dry ingredients, and mix until combined.
3. Form dough into balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar, and transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets. Indent with fork to create stripes in cookie.
4. Bake at 350F 12-14 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Spread 1 tablespoon of cream on inside of cookie and cover with another cookie.
5. Roll sides in candies or sprinkles.

 

Makes approximately 20 sandwiches