Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies will bake evenly and rise beautifully.
Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugars - In a large mixing bowl, use your electric mixer to cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3: Add Peanut Butter and Eggs - Next, add in the creamy peanut butter, followed by the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well combined.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 5: Scoop and Bake - Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure to leave enough space between each cookie, as they will spread while baking. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Step 6: Prepare the Filling - While the cookies are baking, prepare the filling. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, marshmallow cream, and Nutella until smooth and creamy.
Step 7: Assemble the Sandwich Cookies - Once the cookies have cooled, take one cookie and spread a generous amount of the Nutella marshmallow cream filling on the flat side. Top with another cookie, flat side down, to create a sandwich. Repeat until all cookies are filled.