Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
From: Wendy.Ohio
Yield about 4 dozen

1 cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
3 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

Filling:
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 cups confectioners sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
5 to 6 tbsp. milk

In a mixing bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars. Add vanilla. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking soda and salt add to creamed mixture. 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 brown. Cool on wire racks. In a mixing bowl beat filling ingredients until smooth. Spread on half of the cookies and top each with another cookie.