These super soft Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies are beyond tender and are stuffed with a Nutella, Marshmallow, Cream Cheese Filling for the ultimate cookie. This recipe will make 24 cookie sandwiches or 48 individual peanut butter cookies.
Place the butter and sugars in a large bowl and mix on high speed for several minutes until pale in color and fluffy in texture. This step is crucial, do not skip it. Beating the butter and sugar to the right consistency will help ensure a well-risen and tender finished cookie.
Add the peanut butter and beat for a few more seconds until incorporated. Next add the eggs and beat another few seconds until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and mix until thoroughly incorporated.
Using a small scoop, form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a non-stick cookie sheet, With a fork press a grid pattern into them with a fork. Bake for 9 minutes.
Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet completely.
For the filling, place the cream cheese, marshmallow cream and Nutella, espresso and cayenne (optional) in a bowl and beat until combined.
Using a butter knife, spread the filling on the bottom side of one cookie and place another cookie on top. Store balance of filling in the refrigerator for other baking ideas.