Peanut Butter Chocolate Nilla Wafer Sandwich Cookies
Simple enough for kids to make, homemade Nilla wafer sandwich cookies are filled with sweet and creamy peanut butter frosting and rolled in chocolate chips.
Servings: 25 cookies
Calories: 143kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 50 Nilla Wafers
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle, beat the butter and peanut butter on medium speed until well blended.1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- Slowly add the milk, then gradually add the powdered sugar until frosting reaches the desired consistency. I use about 1 1/4 cups to get a relatively stiff frosting, but the amount may vary slightly depending on the brand of peanut butter used.1/4 cup milk, 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- Pipe or spread about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of frosting onto the flat side of a Nilla Wafer.50 Nilla Wafers
- Sprinkle on a pinch of mini chocolate chips.1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Top with a second Nilla Wafer.
- Gently squeeze the wafers together, then add more mini chocolate chips to the edges, if desired.
- Repeat with remaining cookies and frosting.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- Any type of peanut butter will work. Be sure to add the powdered sugar gradually since peanut butter can vary in consistency.
- Store leftovers separately. The frosting can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Store any extra Nilla Wafers in the original packaging.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 43mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.1mg