Missing this nostalgic treat from your childhood? Enjoy this easy gluten-free version! Gluten free nutter butter cookies are easy to make and have a perfectly crunchy peanut butter cookie with a creamy filling. They taste just like the treat you remember, and no one will even guess they're gluten free!
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Using a standing mixer or electric hand mixer, cream together butter, brown sugar and peanut butter until fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla and continue mixing.
Add flour, baking soda, and salt and mix just until combined.
Divide dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter each then roll in the ⅓ cup sugar.
Place on cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
Using the tines of a fork, make a criss-cross pattern.
Bake 10-11 minutes, until lightly browned on the bottom, but still soft in center.
Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely before assembling.
FOR THE FROSTING:
Using a stand mixer, beat butter on medium speed until fluffy.
Mix in peanut butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt
Gradually mix in the remaining powdered sugar until smooth.
TO ASSEMBLE:
Spread about a tablespoon of frosting onto the flat side of one cookie, then press the flat side of another cookie on top to make a sandwich.
Notes
What gluten free flour should I use?I have tested this recipe with gfJules and Cup4Cup flour blends, both worked great. I cannot guarantee the results if you choose to use a different blend. I do not recommend Bob's Red Mill 1:1 for cookies.What peanut butter should I use?Use a peanut butter that is labeled gluten free and is not a "natural" variety. Those tend to be more runny and will affect the texture of your cookies.I used creamy peanut butter, but feel free to use chunky if you like some added crunch!