Peanut Butter Frosted Sugar (Print Version)

Buttery soft cookies crowned with creamy peanut butter frosting—ideal for satisfying sweet cravings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sugar Cookies

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
09 - 1/4 cup whole milk

→ Peanut Butter Frosting

10 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
11 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
12 - 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
13 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
14 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
15 - Pinch of salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until edges are set and centers are barely golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - In a medium bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until creamy and spreadable, adding more milk if needed for desired consistency.
09 - Once cookies are completely cool, frost each with a generous layer of peanut butter frosting. Decorate with sprinkles or chopped peanuts if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses pantry staples found in most kitchens
  • Quick and easy from start to finish
  • Creamy peanut butter frosting makes for a craveable finish
  • The cookies stay soft for days
  • Great for sharing or making ahead
02 -
  • Stays soft for up to four days in a sealed tin
  • High protein from peanut butter and egg
  • Easy to freeze baked or unbaked
03 -
  • Test your oven temperature with an oven thermometer Cookies bake best in a truly calibrated oven
  • Always soften butter for both dough and frosting for smoother mixing
  • If you like extra salty sweet sprinkle just a dash of fine sea salt on freshly frosted cookies before serving
  • Keeping the cookies a little underbaked is the secret to melt in your mouth texture
  • For best flavor use fresh peanut butter not the bottom of the jar
  • Have fun making these cookies and do not be afraid to add your special touch they are as forgiving as they are delicious

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