The peanut shape is part of the charm of brand-name Nutter Butter cookies. Le Petit's namesake rendition ($3; also as a mini, $1.25) lacks those hourglass curves, but it compensates with a smoother, slightly sweeter, and much more generous filling.
Le Petit Bakery
354 Myrtle Ave. (Clinton Ave.-Adelphi St.), Fort Greene, Brooklyn
718-875-6500
www.LePetitBakery.com