Paleo Nutter Butter Cookies - Golden Barrel Recipe (2024)

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These Paleo Nutter Butter Cookies are a healthy homemade version of the popular store bought cookie. Naturally sweetened and gluten free and dairy free.

I’m back with another copy-cat recipe. I didn’t realize I was on a roll with them until I was editing these pictures and got thinking about the Paleo Brownie Brittle Bark and the Paleo Samoa Cookie Bars. <—- check them out if you haven’t already! These cookies are inspired by the peanut butter cookie with the peanut butter filling. I used almond butter instead, of course, and they came out so good. It’s kind of crazy how much they taste like peanut butter cookies. I do realize it’s a little ironic the my almond butter cookies are shaped like a peanut 😉 You don’t have to make them peanut shape if you don’t want. I’m sure they would work great as circle cookies as well.

These cookies are easy to make. They are mixed in one bowl by hand and while the shaping does take a little time, it is very simple. I found that 1 tablespoon is the perfect size to make the cookies. I got a little carried away on some and they turned out huge!

They are not as sweet as the original, but I don’t think that’s a bad thing. The cookie is crunchy and the filling is smooth and combined they are so delicious!

Using Golden Barrel Coconut Oil keeps them dairy free and using almond flour keeps them gluten free. I was actually super impressed with how crunchy the cookie got because usually paleo cookies tend to be on the soft side. A crunchy cookie is necessary for this recreation and it’s spot on!

If you love the original Nutter Butters than you will love this healthier homemade version! Such a fun treat that the whole family will love!

Paleo Nutter Butter Cookies - Golden Barrel Recipe (7)

Paleo Nutter Butter Cookies

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  • CourseCookies, Dessert
  • KeywordDairy Free, Gluten Free, Paleo
Servings Prep Time
17 sandwich cookies 15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
17 sandwich cookies 15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes

Paleo Nutter Butter Cookies - Golden Barrel Recipe (8)

Paleo Nutter Butter Cookies

Print Recipe

  • CourseCookies, Dessert
  • KeywordDairy Free, Gluten Free, Paleo
Servings Prep Time
17 sandwich cookies 15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
17 sandwich cookies 15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes

Ingredients

Cookie Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons Golden Barrel Coconut Oil, melted
  • 1 1/4 cups smooth almond butter
  • 3/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (unless almond butter is salted)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups almond flour

Filling Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup smooth almond butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Golden Barrel Coconut Oil, soft but not melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (unless almond butter is salted)

Servings: sandwich cookies

Instructions

Cookie Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350° and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, combine the coconut oil, almond butter, coconut sugar, salt, egg, and vanilla. Stir well until fully mixed. Add in the almond flour until a dough is formed and it is mixed evenly.

  3. Using a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop the dough and form it into a thin, long log. Place it on the cookie sheet and repeat until the cookie sheet is full, leaving about 1 inch between each cookie.

  4. Use a fork to press the indentations on the cookie and gently squeeze the center inward to form a peanut shape. Bake for 15 minutes and let cool completely.

Filling Instructions

  1. Once the cookies are cooled, make the filling. In a medium bowl, combine the almond butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and salt.

  2. Mix until smooth and spread on half the cookies then top them with the remaining cookies- creating a sandwich.

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18 thoughts on "Paleo Nutter Butter Cookies"

  1. Paleo Nutter Butter Cookies - Golden Barrel Recipe (13) Jami says:

    March 30, 2017

    Could you use peanut butter?

    Reply

    1. April 2, 2017

      Hi Jami- yes, that will work. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply

      1. Paleo Nutter Butter Cookies - Golden Barrel Recipe (15) Emmie says:

        November 22, 2019

        Nutrition facts?

        Reply

        1. November 23, 2019

          I don’t calculate those. You can use a site like My Fitness Pal if you need to know.

          Reply

  2. Made these tonight, they are outstanding!! Better than nutter butter cookies!!
    Thank you for the great recipe Jessica!!

    Reply

    1. April 6, 2017

      You’re welcome, Buddy! Thanks for trying them and I’m so glad you like them!

      Reply

  3. Paleo Nutter Butter Cookies - Golden Barrel Recipe (19) Anne says:

    April 28, 2017

    These are delicious! I love them! I made mine round and ate one as a snack. A friend was asking about using Stevia in place of the coconut sugar but I didn’t know if that would change the taste or texture. Can you help with this?

    Reply

    1. May 1, 2017

      Hi Anne- thank you for trying them! Coconut sugar in very low glycemic so it’s much better for blood sugar than traditional sugar (of course), but even honey or maple syrup. I do understand that some people have to have sugar free though. I’m not familiar with stevia and I don’t think it converts 1:1. I have had good luck with Swerve sweetener which does evenly convert in recipes and I would suggest she tried that. It’s found in the baking aisle and of course on Amazon. Hope that helps!

      Reply

  4. Paleo Nutter Butter Cookies - Golden Barrel Recipe (21) Anne says:

    April 28, 2017

    I would really love to know what is the best way to store these cookies? Freeze them? If I don’t do something with them, I will eat them all myself!!! Yikes!!! Moderation!!! 🙂 Help! LOL

    Reply

    1. May 1, 2017

      Haha- well it sounds like sharing may be a good option 😉 That’s what I like to always do. I think they would freeze ok, but I haven’t actually tried it. They should stay good in the fridge for around 10 days.

      Reply

  5. Paleo Nutter Butter Cookies - Golden Barrel Recipe (23) CToth says:

    November 11, 2017

    These are absolutely DELICIOUS!! SO SO SO good! Thank you soo much for posting this recipe. I have been searching for a cookie recipe that actually tasted good and satisfied by craving for a regular cookie and these are perfection!
    I followed your recipe except I use peanut butter for the filling.
    A half recipe yields about 17 cookies.
    YUMMY!!!

    Reply

    1. November 13, 2017

      You’re welcome! I’m glad you tried them and like them 🙂 Thanks for the great feedback!

      Reply

  6. Paleo Nutter Butter Cookies - Golden Barrel Recipe (25) Mae says:

    December 13, 2017

    I can’t have coconut sugar, is there any way I could use honey?

    Reply

    1. December 14, 2017

      Hi Mae- that won’t work because it would throw off the wet to dry ratio. You could use maple sugar (not syrup) or even organic brown sugar would work. Let me know if you have any more questions. I hope you’re able to try them!

      Reply

  7. Paleo Nutter Butter Cookies - Golden Barrel Recipe (27) Angela says:

    January 17, 2018

    What’s the carb count on these?

    Reply

    1. January 18, 2018

      Hi Angela- no, I don’t calculate the nutrition facts for my recipes. You can use a site like My Fitness Pal if you want to figure it out. Hope you try them!

      Reply

  8. Paleo Nutter Butter Cookies - Golden Barrel Recipe (29) Debbie Cross says:

    April 10, 2019

    Do you have any information on what the calories, carbs, protein, fats and etc. are?

    Thanks!
    Debbie C.

    Reply

    1. April 26, 2019

      Hi Debbie- I don’t calculate nutritional info, but you can use a site like My Fitness Pal to calculate it if needed. Hope you love them!

      Reply

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Paleo Nutter Butter Cookies - Golden Barrel Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in Nutter Butter cookies? ›

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 in the middle of a Nutter Butter? ›

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.

Does Nutter Butter use real peanut butter? ›

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?

How long has Nutter Butter cookies been around? ›

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. U.S.

Are Nutter butters healthy for you? ›

Nut butters are loaded with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. These fats help increase HDL cholesterol—the good kind—while keeping LDL cholesterol—the bad kind—in check.

Can vegans eat Nutter Butter cookies? ›

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.

Why are Nutter butters hard to find? ›

CPG giants are unable to produce popular items as supplier delays have left them waiting on key ingredients. Production of Twinkies, Nutter Butters and other packaged goods has been stalled by a lack of ingredients, creating intermittent stockouts at grocery stores.

What kind of peanut butter does Nutter Butter use? ›

But what peanut butter does Nutter Butter use? Nabisco says that Nutter Butter uses real peanut butter. Nabisco's Nutter Butter peanut butter contains hydrogenated vegetable oil and high fructose corn syrup. The wafer part of the cookie has flour, leavening, and sugar (9 grams per two-cookie serving).

Are there eggs in Nutter Butter Cookies? ›

This product is likely egg free.

What does the name Nutter Butter mean? ›

slang a mad or eccentric person.

Is it nutty buddy or Nutter Butter? ›

Nutty Buddy, formerly known as Nutty Bars, are a snack manufactured by McKee Foods under the Little Debbie brand since 1964. The snack consists of four wafers sandwiched together in a peanut butter mixture and covered with a "chocolatey coating". A Nutty Buddy split A "zebra" variant of the Nutty Buddy.

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.

Can dogs eat Nutter Butter? ›

All nuts are high in fat which can upset your pup's tummy so if you want to share roasted nuts or nut butter, limit your dog's intake.

What is the shelf life of Nutter Butters? ›

Information. You can keep peanut butter in the pantry for six to nine months (unopened) and two to three months (opened).

How long do Nutter butters last unopened? ›

Storing Commercial Nut Butters

To ensure longevity keep your nut butter in the fridge, especially if you live in a hot and humid climate. A store bought commercial unopened can of nut butter may last up to 2 years or more.

Are there eggs in Nutter Butter cookies? ›

This product is likely egg free.

Do Nutter Butter cookies have tree nuts? ›

Nutter Butter Double Nutty Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies. This product is likely tree nut free.

What are the ingredients in three ingredient peanut butter cookies? ›

Made with just peanut butter, sugar, and an egg, these cookies are a breeze to whip up, requiring minimal effort and time (under 30 minutes!). Plus, with such basic pantry staples, there's a good chance you have everything you need in your kitchen to make them right now!

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