French Crme Peanut Butter Cookies

Indulge in the irresistible decadence of French Crème Peanut Butter Cookies—a delightful twist on a classic favorite! These soft, buttery cookies are infused with creamy peanut butter and feature the iconic crisscross pattern, but the magic doesn’t stop there. Sandwiched with a luscious French-style crème filling made from heavy cream, peanut butter, and a touch of vanilla, each bite offers the perfect balance of nutty flavor and velvety sweetness. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, these cookies are ideal for satisfying dessert cravings or impressing guests at your next gathering. Perfectly moist, sweet, and slightly salty, these sandwich cookies are a delightful blend of texture and flavor that will leave everyone reaching for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1.5 cups powdered sugar
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter (for the crème filling)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for the crème filling)
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter (for the crème filling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, using a hand or stand mixer.

Step 3

Mix in the peanut butter until fully incorporated, followed by the eggs (one at a time) and pure vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Use a fork to gently press down on each ball, creating a crisscross pattern on the top of the cookies.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges. Let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

To prepare the French crème filling, beat together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, peanut butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a medium-sized mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy.

Step 10

Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous layer of the crème filling on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with the flat side of another cookie.

Step 11

Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling.

Step 12

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1510.2 grams (1510.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6522

Total Fat 331.40g	425%
Saturated Fat 139.00g	695%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 869mg	290%
Sodium 4316mg	188%
Total Carbohydrate 815.20g	296%
Dietary Fiber 25.00g	89%
Total Sugars 543.10g
Protein 111.50g	223%

Vitamin D 117IU	587%
Calcium 424mg	33%
Iron 22mg	123%
Potassium 2378mg	51%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.6%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 48.7%