Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

By june

Ingredients

• Filling:
• 1 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsps baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 5 to 6 tbsps milk

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Shape into 1-in balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten to 3/8-in thickness with fork. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-8 minutes or until golden. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For filling, in a large bowl, beat the peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread on half of the cookies and top each with another cookie.