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Easy and delicious Nutter Butter Cookies. These crunchy cookie sandwiches feature a creamy peanut butter filling sweetened with maple syrup and gluten-free cookie dough. The ultimate treat for kids and adults—and much healthier!

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What Makes This Recipe Great

Okay, friends, I’m going to keep this one short because the recipe name says it all–these are 3 Ingredient Healthy Nutter Butter Cookies that also happen to be vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and refined sugar-free— that’s right, no egg, no granulated sugar, no regular all-purpose flour, no fuss! But I promise you, these peanut butter cookies are JUST as delicious as the original. Almost sounds too good to be true, right?

Store-bought Nutter Butter cookies are technically vegan, aside from the sugar, which may not be vegan sugar (yes, that’s a thing). However, they are definitely not gluten-free for those allergic (me), and the ingredient list isn’t too appetizing.

Let’s take a peek:

Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid), Sugar, Peanut Butter (Roasted Peanuts, Corn Syrup Solids, Hydrogenated Rapeseed, Cottonseed And Soybean Oils, Salt), Soybean Oil, Rolled Oats, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed Oils, Salt, Leavening (Baking Soda, Calcium Phosphate), Cornstarch, Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier), Vanillin – An Artificial Flavor.

The ingredients for my Healthy Nutter Butter Cookies?

Peanut Butter, Oat Flour, Maple Syrup

In addition to the ingredient list being much much shorter and completely whole food based, it’s also a lot easier to make and fun too! There isn’t too much to say except TRY IT! I’ve given it to 3 different friends who all loved them so much they asked me to make them a full batch to satisfy their craving.

P.S. If you liked this vegan/healthy re-creation, check out these Tahini Teddy Grahams and these Vegan Cheez-Its.

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Ingredient Notes

With simple ingredients and no need for a stand mixer or electric mixer, these peanut butter sandwich cookies come together in no time!

  • creamy peanut butter + more to fill: Look for a nut butter with no added ingredients, ideally only peanuts and maybe salt! If you want to use natural peanut butter, I recommend a no-stir option.
  • maple syrup
  • fine oat flour: Sift for fine texture and best results
  • vanilla extract: optional
  • baking powder: optional
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Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift oat flour and combine the dry ingredients with peanut butter and maple syrup. Stir with a spatula until combined and smooth. A cookie dough should form that pulls away from the sides of the bowls and be workable with your hands.
  3. Scoop 1 tsp-sized balls of dough, and use 2 to create a peanut shape. Press down onto a lined baking sheet, making sure two pieces are connected, and score with a fork to create a crosshatch pattern if desired. Arrange in a single layer.
  4. Bake for 9 – 12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown, and allow to cool on a wire rack fully before filling. Cookies will firm up significantly once cooled, so don’t be alarmed if they seem softer at first. Mine were done at exactly 10 minutes.
  5. If desired, sandwich a spoonful of peanut butter between two cookies. Enjoy!
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Expert Tips

  • The only real note I have for you is to consider the weather when filling them. I’d reserve the peanut butter filling until you’re about to eat, especially if the weather is warm, because things can get a little melty and messy otherwise. Or–refrigerate/freeze your treats to avoid the mess!

Storage Tips

Store leftover homemade nutter butters in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer to keep the filling from getting too messy. Thaw at room temperature for a few minutes and enjoy!

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Recipe FAQs

Are nutter butter cookies healthy?

Store-bought versions are not particularly healthy. According to the package of nutter butters, the ingredients are:

Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid), Sugar, Peanut Butter (Roasted Peanuts, Corn Syrup Solids, Hydrogenated Rapeseed, Cottonseed And Soybean Oils, Salt), Soybean Oil, Rolled Oats, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed Oils, Salt, Leavening (Baking Soda, Calcium Phosphate), Cornstarch, Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier), Vanillin – An Artificial Flavor.

My homemade version is a healthier alternative made with just 3 ingredients!

More Healthy Snacks and Treats

Homemade Fig Bars

Flourless Nutella Cookies

Healthy Gluten-Free Chex Mix

Almond Butter Rice Krispie Treats

If you make this recipe, be sure to let me know what you think with a comment below! Follow me on Instagram for more delicious recipes!

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Healthier Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies Recipe

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Servings: 12 servings

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 10 minutes mins

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Easy and delicious Nutter Butter Cookies. These crunchy cookie sandwiches feature a creamy peanut butter filling sweetened with maple syrup and gluten-free cookie dough. The ultimate treat for kids and adults—and much healthier!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter + more to fill look for a nut butter with no added ingredients, ideally only peanuts, and maybe salt!
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 3/4 cup fine oat flour sift for fine texture and best results
  • optional
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350F while you prepare the cookies

  • In a large bowl, sift oat flour and combine with peanut butter and maple syrup. Stir with spatula until combined and smooth, a dough should form that pulls away from the sides of the bowls, and be workable with your hands.

  • Scoop 1 tsp sized balls of dough, and use 2 to create a peanut shape. Press down onto lined baking sheet, making sure two pieces are connected and score with a fork to create a hatch pattern if desired.

  • Bake for 9 – 12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and allow to cool fully before filling. Cookies will firm up significantly once cooled, so don't be alarmed if they seem softer at first. Mine were done at exactly 10 minutes.

  • If desired, sandwich a spoonful of peanut butter between two cookies. Enjoy!

Notes

Expert Tips

  • The only real note I have for you is to consider the weather when filling them. I’d reserve the peanut butter filling until you’re about to eat, especially if the weather is warm, because things can get a little melty and messy otherwise. Or–refrigerate/freeze your treats to avoid the mess!

Storage Tips

Store leftover homemade nutter butters in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer to keep the filling from getting too messy. Thaw at room temperature for a few minutes and enjoy!

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Love & nut butter,

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FAQs

Are Nutter Butter cookies healthy? ›

While Nutter Butter cookies offer numerous nutritional benefits, it's essential to note that they have limited dietary fiber content. As such, they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

What is nutter in cooking? ›

Nutter Butters are a delicious, American made, sandwich cookie made with two sugar wafers shaped like peanuts and filled with “real peanut butter” filling. (Although they weren't always shaped like peanuts! They used to be little connected square, peanut butter-filled cookies in a grid—almost like tiny raviolis.)

Do Nutter butters have wheat in them? ›

INGREDIENTS: UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE {VITAMIN B1}, RIBOFLAVIN {VITAMIN B2}, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, PEANUT BUTTER (ROASTED PEANUTS, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL {RAPESEED, COTTONSEED, AND SOYBEAN OILS}, SALT, PEANUT OIL), PALM OIL, HIGH FRUCTOSE ...

What is a substitute for cookie butter? ›

A few substitutes for cookie butter include peanut butter, almond butter, sunflower seed butter, tahini or cashew butter. To approximate the sweetness of cookie butter, you can experiment with mixing your preferred nut butter with honey and ground warming spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and/or ginger.

Which is considered the healthiest of the cookies? ›

Oatmeal raisin probably has the best fiber/whole grain, flourless chocolate is better if you're trying to be low carb, meringues are probably lowest calorie. I'd say oatmeal raisin is a very nutritious cookie.

What is Nutter Butter filling made of? ›

For the Filling: With a hand or stand mixer, cream together butter, peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Cream on medium speed for 5 minutes; use a rubber spatula to scrape the bowl down periodically. The long mixing time makes the filling less gritty.

Are Nutter butters vegetarian? ›

Store-bought Nutter Butter cookies are technically vegan, aside from the sugar, which may not be vegan sugar (yes, that's a thing). However, they are definitely not gluten-free for those allergic (me), and the ingredient list isn't too appetizing.

What does the British term Nutter mean? ›

(UK, Ireland, sometimes derogatory, informal) An eccentric, insane, crazy or reckless person.

Are Nutter Butters low Fodmap? ›

Nuts, peanuts, nut butters, and peanut butter can and should (if well tolerated) be a part of a balanced low FODMAP diet! Read on to get the full low-down on how you can incorporate these healthy fats into your nutrition plan for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and/or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).

What are the nutrition facts for Nutter Butters? ›

Nutter Butter - Nutrition Facts
  • Total Fat 20g. 26%
  • Saturated Fat 8g. 40%
  • Cholesterol 0mg. 0%
  • Sodium 360mg. 16%
  • Total Carbohydrate 68g. 25%
  • Dietary Fiber (per old FDA rule) 2g. 8%
  • Dietary Fiber 2g. 7%
  • Includes 28g Added Sugars. 56%

Is there real peanut butter in Nutter Butters? ›

Are Nutter Butters made with real peanut butter? Yes, our Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Cookies are made with real peanut butter. How is Nutter Butter involved in sustainability?

What does applesauce do in cookies? ›

Unsweetened applesauce plays the same role as butter or oil in your bake. Applesauce acts much like the fat. It keeps the flour protein from mixing completely with the wet ingredients and forming a rubbery, dense texture. This is what does applesauce do in baking.

What is the best butter for homemade cookies? ›

The best butter for your baked goods depends on what type of recipe you're whipping up. Unsalted, American-style butter works well in goods like cookies, pound cakes and pancakes that require the high-fat content of conventional butter and more flexibility with salt and flavor content.

What is the healthiest substitute for butter? ›

9 healthful substitutes for butter
  • Olive oil.
  • Ghee.
  • Greek yogurt.
  • Avocado.
  • Pumpkin purée.
  • Mashed bananas.
  • Coconut oil.
  • Applesauce.
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How much sugar is in a Nutter butter? ›

Per 5 Wafers: 160 calories; 2.5 g sat fat (13% DV); 80 mg sodium (3% DV); 8 g total sugars. Contains a bioengineered food ingredient.

Are Nutter butters considered cookies? ›

Nutter Butter is an American sandwich cookie brand, first introduced in 1969 and currently owned by Nabisco, which is a subsidiary of Mondelez International. It is claimed to be the best-selling U.S. peanut butter sandwich cookie, with around a billion estimated to be eaten every year.

Are made good cookies healthy? ›

Just the right amount chocolatey goodness and white chocolate chips combine for a little party at school, work or just on the go. But with all the MadeGood healthy benefits of the nutrients of vegetables and only 7 grams of sugar. Pure enjoyment without all the party fuss.

How many calories does a Nutter Butter Cookie have? ›

There are 130 calories in 2 cookies (25 g) of Nabisco Nutter Butter. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.

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