These are so close to the Girl Scout oatmeal peanut butter cookies that you won't know the difference!
Ingredients
- 0.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups butter , softened
- 0.5 cups peanut butter
- 0.5 cups white sugar
- 0.5 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- 3 tablespoons butter , softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 0.5 cups smooth peanut butter
- 2.5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions
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1
In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1/2 cup peanut butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. Add egg and beat well.
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In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add these dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Stir. Add oatmeal and stir.
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Drop by teaspoons onto greased baking sheet, and press each mound down with a fork to form 1/4 inch thick cookies. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes, or until cookies are a light brown.
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To Make Filling: Cream 3 tablespoons butter or margarine with the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, and the cream. Spread filling onto half of the cooled cookies, then top with the other half to form sandwiches.
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