No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

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A quick, no-bake dessert combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter sandwiched between soft cookies for an effortless sweet treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers peanut butter, powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 12 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup smooth peanut butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 2 tbsp milk. Mix thoroughly until smooth and thick enough to form into discs.
  2. Step 2: Shape the peanut butter mixture into 12 even discs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
  3. Step 3: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup chocolate chips with 2 tbsp butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy.
  4. Step 4: Dip half of each peanut butter disc into the melted chocolate, then sandwich with another plain disc to create a cookie. Place the assembled cookies back on the parchment and chill for 15 minutes until the chocolate is firm.

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