Nutter Butter No-Bake Cookies

These classic no-bake cookies are upgraded with peanuts and crushed Nutter Butter cookies.

Ingredients

1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. half-and-half
1 c. salted butter
1 c. smooth peanut butter
1/4 c. Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. roughly crushed Nutter Butter cookies
1/2 c. roasted peanuts
3 c. old-fashioned oats

Yields Approximately 3 Dozen Cookies

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the brown sugar, half-and-half, butter, and peanut butter, cocoa powder, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, allowing it to boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat, then stir in the vanilla, Nutter Butter cookie crumbs, peanuts, and oats. Stir to combine ingredients.

Scoop the mixture onto parchment-paper lined baking sheets and chill until cookies are firm.

Nutter Butter Stuffed Cookies

These peanut butter cookies have nutter butter cookies hidden inside.

Ingredients

1/2 c. salted butter, softened
1 c. brown sugar, packed
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. dry roasted peanuts
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
10-12 Nutter Butter cookies, broken in half

Yields Approximately 1 1/2 Dozen Cookies using two tablespoon-sized scoops of dough

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Beat the butter then add the brown sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Scrape the bowl, then add the eggs and mix to combine. Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract and mix to combine.

In a bowl, sift together the salt, baking soda, and flour. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in two additions, scraping the bowl after each addition.

Add the peanuts and chocolate chips and.mix until just combined.

Take one tablespoon of dough and place half a nutter butter cookie on top. Take another tablespoon of dough and place on top of nutter butter cookie. Seal the dough ball and place onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges of the cookies are lightly browned.

Nutter Butter Krispy Treats

Ingredients

1/2 c. salted butter
1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
1 tbs. coco powder
1 tsp. vanilla extract
16 oz. marshmallows
1 c. crushed nutter butter cookies
1 c. roasted peanuts
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
7 c. rice cereal

Yields Approximately 24 bars

In a large pot, melt the butter. Add the peanut butter and coco powder. Allow to melt, then add the marshmallows. Melt the marshmallows fully,brown remove from heat. Add the vanilla extract, nutter butter cookies, peanuts, chocolate chips, and rice cereal. Stir to combine, then pour into a greased 9×13 baking pan. Allow to cool before slicing.

Peanut Butter+Banana Krispy Treats

These are fully loaded with peanuts, banana chips, and chocolate chips.

Ingredients

1/2 c. salted butter
1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 lb. (16 oz.) marshmallows
1/2 c. roasted peanuts
1/2 banana chips, broken into smaller bits
6 c. rice cereal
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Yields Approximately 12 Squares

Grease a 9×13 pan and set aside. In a pot, melt the butter, peanut butter, and salt over medium heat. Add the vanilla and marshmallows, stirring constantly until the marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat. Add the peanuts, banana chips, rice cereal, and chocolate chips and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and allow to sit for 30 minutes to set up.