Seduction in the Kitchen
Almost A Nutter Butter Cookie

Skip To RecipeAlmost A Nutter Butter Cookie is just that. A sandwich cookie that tastes very similar to the store bought Nutter Butter Cookies. It is a peanut butter lover dream cookie. So this is what day 5 of this cookie lovers dream event I am doing? Yep, that is right, it is day 5. I have a beautiful recipe for you today. Let’s recap: Day 1 Lemon Pomegranate Cookies Day 2 Chocolate Cookie Butter Blossoms Day 3 Candied Cinnamon Swirls Day 4 Amaretto Toffee Oat Balls A good Christmas cookie tray should have a cookie for everyone’s taste buds. That is what I believe anyway. So a peanut butter type cookie should be included on it. Before I get into this Almost A Nutter Butter Cookie. I want to ask, how are you doing this holiday season? I am doing ok. My stress levels now that the hospital is open is down I will admit. However, I have been tired and a little achy lately. I am not getting sick, but I think it is from all the stress from my work moving to a hospital instead of a family health center. If I am still feeling this way in a few weeks, I think I may want to get my thyroid check. I know this is signs that my thyroid might be going blah. In fact, I think for 2017 I am going to make my health my numbe=or one priority. Next, is losing weight, and third I think will be saving money. Putting my health first, by that I mean by just loving me. It is that health that people tend to forget about. Some call it mental health, I call it “me” health. I need to remember I am one hell of a woman and I am amazing. Almost A Nutter Butter Cookie Ok, let’s get to this Almost A Nutter Butter Cookie. I wanted to do something different than the normal peanut butter cookie. Actually, when I decided to do these 12 cookies. I wanted to do cookies that are different than all those cookies that are on cookie trays. I love peanut butter cookies like the next person, but it is Christmas time, it’s time to make different cookies. I was glancing through a Kopy Cat cookbook and saw this almost nutter butter cookie recipe. What a great idea! I know more people who absolutely adore Nutter Butters. So I decided why not and made these yummy cookies. Check out Day 5’s Gallery of Cookie recipes from Food Bloggers! Happy Baking! Almost A Nutter Butter Cookie print shopping list Preparation 15 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Total Time 25 minutes Yields 24 adjust servings Almost A Nutter Butter Cookie is just that. A sandwich cookie that tastes very similar to the store bought Nutter Butter Cookies. Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening 2/3 cup sugar 1 large egg 3 TBSP creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 cup flour 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 TBSP graham cracker crumbs Instructions Preheat the oven to 325F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and the sugar with an electric mixer. Add the egg, and peanut butter and beat until well blended. Put the oats in a blender or a food processor and grind away until they are almost as finely ground as flour. Add the oats and the flour to the mixture and blend well. Roll the dough into 1 inch balls in the palm of your hand. Press these flat on an ungreased cookie sheet so that they form 2 inch circles. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until light brown around the edges. While the cookies are baking, combine the filling ingredients in a small bowl. When the cookies have cooled down, use a butter knife to spread a thin layer of filling on the flat side of a cookie and then press another one on top. Serve them up and ENJOY! by Recipe by Dee Samaan of Seduction in the Kitchen Recipe Notes 5 1 1 review Nutrition Facts Serving Size Amount Per Serving As Served Calories 181kcal Calories from fat 113 % Daily Value Total Fat 13g 20% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Transfat 1g Cholesterol 8mg 3% Sodium 7mg 0% Carbohydrate 14g 5% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Sugars 7g Protein 4g Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs: Calories 2000 Total Fat Less than 65g Sat Fat Less than 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate 300g Dietary Fiber 25g ★ Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to give it a star rating in the recipe and leave a comment below.Also, follow me on Instagram and Facebook!This post may contain affiliate links. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Almost A Nutter Butter Cookie
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