“Pirate” Peanut Butter Cookies for “Talk Like a Pirate Day”
Servings
24filled cookies
Servings
24filled cookies
Ingredients
Cookies
Peanut butter filling
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  2. Line 2 large cookies sheets parchment paper; set aside.
  3. With electric mixer, beat butter, peanut butter, sugar and molasses until nicely creamed, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract; beat in well.
  5. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, reduce the speed to low and process just until mixed.
  6. Fold in rolled oats.
  7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  8. Roll tablespoon balls of dough and place on cookie sheets, 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops are golden brown.
  10. Remove from the heat and let them cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. In a mixing bowl, add butter, peanut butter and pure vanilla extract.
  12. Using a hand mixer, process until smooth.
  13. Add powdered sugar and process on low speed before slowly pouring in heavy cream until the consistency is smooth but not runny.
  14. “Sandwich” a little frosting between two similar sized cookies.
  15. Let harden slightly.
  16. Store in airtight container up to a week in the refrigerator.