Soft Homemade Peanut Butter Oreos are a rich, bakery-style take on the classic sandwich cookie, featuring tender chocolate cookies with a soft bite and a creamy peanut butter filling tucked inside. These cookies strike the perfect balance between deep cocoa flavor and smooth, nutty sweetness, with a texture that stays soft rather than crunchy—making them completely irresistible.
This recipe is designed to deliver consistent results with minimal fuss. The dough comes together easily, bakes quickly, and produces evenly sized cookies that sandwich beautifully once cooled. The peanut butter filling is creamy and spreadable, adding just the right amount of sweetness without overpowering the chocolate cookies. Whether made for special occasions or everyday treats, these cookies disappear fast.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cookies
- 1 cup all-purpose flour – Provides structure while keeping the cookies tender.
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder – Adds rich chocolate flavor.
- ½ teaspoon baking powder – Gives a gentle lift while maintaining softness.
- ¼ teaspoon salt – Enhances the cocoa and balances sweetness.
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened – Creates a soft, rich cookie base.
- ¾ cup granulated sugar – Sweetens and helps achieve a smooth texture.
- 1 large egg – Binds the dough and adds moisture.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – Rounds out the chocolate flavor.
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter – Adds richness and subtle peanut flavor to the cookies.
For the Peanut Butter Filling
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened – Forms the creamy base.
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter – Adds smooth, nutty richness.
- 1 cup powdered sugar – Sweetens and thickens the filling.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – Enhances overall flavor.
- 1–2 tablespoons milk – Adjusts consistency for easy spreading.
Directions
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