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    Published: May 5, 2014 · Modified: Sep 7, 2022 by Denise Browning · "Post may have affiliate links so I earn a commission at no extra cost to you."

    Monster Peanut Butter-Cheesecake Sandwich Cookies with Chocolate Drizzle

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    Soft, scrumptious Monster Peanut Butter-Cheesecake Sandwich Cookies with Chocolate Drizzle is our contribution for the Chocolate Party this month, hosted by Roxana's Home Baking!!! Our secret ingredient is the infamous peanut butter, a favorite of many Americans -- and of this Brazilian as well!

    I must say that I could have chosen some other treat that combines both peanut butter and chocolate together, but I picked cookies (again!)... or rather, sandwich cookies, in order to vary slightly from our last month's Easy Bird's Nest Cookies. 🙂 I hope you don't mind much! A dear friend and follower of this blog asked me for a peanut butter cookie recipe last December. Although I intended to make something sooner in order to fulfill my promise, I wasn't able to. Many prior commitments made me postpone this till now.

    Monster Peanut Butter-Cheesecake Sandwich Cookies with Chocolate Drizzle

    But you know what? I'm thrilled that I made these sandwich cookies. Man, oh man... These are one of the best cookies that I have ever had. If you are a follower of this blog, you will know that I am not that crazy for cookies -- although I do enjoy munching on them once in a while. For me to say that I really did enjoy these sandwich cookies is a big deal -- and it is not just because I developed the recipe!

    Monster Peanut Butter-Cheesecake Sandwich Cookies with Chocolate Drizzle

    How could I not enjoy soft, scrumptious, HUGE/MONSTER peanut butter cookies filled with peanut butter cheesecake and topped with chocolate drizzle? Just talking about these peanut butter sandwich cookies makes me drool over the keyboard. Yes... They are addictive -- and perfect for parties and other occasions as well!

    These are also one of those treats that I should not have that often. 🙁 For now, I will enjoy these super duper peanut butter sandwich cookies, and may the Lord help me tomorrow when I step onto the scale. Yes, cover your ears...

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    Monster Peanut Butter-Cheesecake Sandwich Cookies with Chocolate Drizzle

    Scrumptious Monster Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies filled with Peanut Butter Cheesecake and drizzled atop with Chocolate.
    Prep Time 35 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes minutes
    Servings 10 sandwich cookies
    Author Denise Browning

    Ingredients

    • For the peanut butter sandwich cookie dough:
    • 1½ cups unsalted butter softened, 3 sticks
    • 1½ cups sugar
    • 1½ cups peanut butter creamy
    • 2 large eggs at room temperature
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • 3¾ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • For the peanut butter cheesecake filling:
    • 1 package cream cheese at room temperature, 8 oz
    • ½ cup peanut butter
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • For the chocolate drizzle:
    • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
    • 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream*

    Instructions

    • To prepare the dough: In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together at medium speed until fluffy. Add the peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla. Beat just until combined (1-2 minutes).
    • In a large bowl, sift and combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add to the peanut butter mixture, beating at low speed until well incorporated.
    • Refrigerate cookie dough for about 30 to 60 minutes to firm up.
    • Meanwhile, prepare the filling by blending its ingredients in a mixer until smooth. Cover and refrigerate.
    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (about 190° C). Line 2 to 3 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat, and set aside.
    • Using an ice cream scooper, scoop about 20 cookies and place onto the lined baking sheets (about 2-inch apart from each other) and press the top of each cookie with the palm of your hand to flatten.
      several peanut butter cookies before baking | varios biscoitos de amedoim antes de assar
    • Bake for 13 -15 minutes. Place baking sheet on a rack and let cookies cool enough to handle without breaking apart. Place 10 cookies face down and top each one with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the peanut butter cheesecake filling. Top each cookie with another cookie to form a sandwich. Set aside.
    • Make the chocolate drizzle: Microwave both the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl at medium power (50%) for about 60 to 90 seconds and stir well. If necessary, heat again at 15-30 second intervals until chocolate is melted and smooth. Using a fork, drizzle melted chocolate over the sandwich cookies. Let drizzle set and enjoy!

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    1. Sarah & Arkadi says

      May 13, 2014 at 11:00 pm

      love these sandwich cookies! so appetizing!

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      • Denise Browning says

        May 14, 2014 at 7:02 am

        Thank you both! Enjoy...

        Reply
    2. Monet says

      May 11, 2014 at 10:55 pm

      5 stars
      Such rich and wonderful cookies. You can't go wrong with peanut butter!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        May 12, 2014 at 7:32 am

        Thanks, Monet! These are really rich cookies...

        Reply
    3. Asmita says

      May 11, 2014 at 10:18 am

      OMG!
      Love these Denise! They look rich and decadent. The flavor combination is to die for!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        May 11, 2014 at 2:27 pm

        Thank you, Asmita! I know that you love baked goodies... You make great ones!

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