Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

• 1 cup butter flavor shortening
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Filling
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 -6 tablespoons milk

1. In a mixing bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars. Add vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture.
3. Shape into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten to 3/8 inch thickenss with a fork.
4. Bake at 375 for 7-8 minutes or until golden. Cool on wire racks.
5. In a mixing bowl, beat filling ingreadients until smooth.
6. Spread on half of the cookies and top each with another cookie.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/peanut-butter-sandwich-cookies-119126 (may not work)