Description
Rich and chewy brownie cookie sandwiches with peanut butter frosting are the ultimate indulgent dessert. This easy recipe combines deep chocolate cookies and silky peanut butter cream for a nostalgic treat that’s perfect for parties or late-night cravings. Ideal for peanut butter lovers, chocolate fans, and anyone who wants a fun twist on classic cookies.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
0.5 teaspoon baking soda
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
0.5 cup brown sugar
0.25 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In another bowl, beat the butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, beating until combined.
4. Mix in dry ingredients until a thick dough forms.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes.
7. Let cookies cool on the sheet before moving to a wire rack.
8. For the frosting, beat peanut butter and butter until smooth.
9. Add powdered sugar gradually, then beat in heavy cream until fluffy.
10. Pair cookies and sandwich frosting between them.
11. Store in an airtight container or refrigerate for firmer texture.
12. Freeze for longer storage, up to 1 month.
Notes
Store in the fridge for best texture.
Freeze unassembled cookies and frosting separately for longer storage.
Add a sprinkle of sea salt to the frosting for extra balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg