Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies The Taste of Home Cookbook

Ingredients:

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1  cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanillia extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Filling
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanillia extract
5 to 6 tablespoons milk

Directions:

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