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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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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? ›

Surprisingly, Nutter Butter cookies contain essential vitamins and minerals. They are particularly rich in Vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps protect your cells from damage. Additionally, these cookies provide a decent amount of magnesium, which supports muscle and nerve function.

Are Nutter Butter cookies vegan? ›

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).

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), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, ...

What is the healthiest cookie to eat? ›

Depends on your metric of “health,” I guess. 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.

Which is considered the healthiest of the cookies? ›

Oatmeal raisin cookies are a healthier snack choice than other cookies because they contain whole grain oats and raisins. Both whole grain oats and raisins are a good source of fiber. The presence of whole grain oats will also help you stay fuller longer.

Is there real peanut butter in Nutter Butters? ›

Yes, our Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Cookies are made with real peanut butter.

What is Nutter Butters made out of? ›

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 ...

Are Girl Scout cookies really vegan? ›

Yes, some Girl Scout Cookies are made with vegan ingredients including our most popular cookie Thin Mints®. For more information, visit the Meet the Cookies page of our website.

What are the benefits of Nutter Butter? ›

Packed With Nutrients

It isn't just the high protein, fiber, and healthy fats that are good for you. Nuts also have plenty of other nutrients like Vitamins E and B6, folate, niacin, magnesium, zinc, copper, and potassium. Just watch the ingredients on your brand of nut butter, peanut or otherwise.

What does Nutter mean in English? ›

Meaning of nutter in English

someone who is crazy, silly, or strange: He's a bit of a nutter. Synonym. wacko mainly US informal.

What does the English term Nutter mean? ›

Noun. nutter (plural nutters) A person who gathers nuts. (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).

Are Nutter butters good for protein? ›

“nu*t butters make a great addition to a balanced diet because they provide heart-healthy fats, protein, and fiber,” Liz Shaw, RDN, CPT, told Verywell. All nut butters will provide plant-based protein, healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals—some more than others.

Are Nutter Butters made by Nabisco? ›

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.

What Girl Scout cookies are healthy? ›

Shortbread and Trefoils were the clear winner among all of the Girl Scout Cookies. Compared with other varieties, they were the lowest in calories per cookie (30 and 32 calories, respectively).

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.

How many calories are in one Nutter Butter? ›

Nabisco Nutter Butter Nutter Butter With Real Peanut Butter (2 cookies) contains 19g total carbs, 18g net carbs, 6g fat, 2g protein, and 130 calories.

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