Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Total Time: 38 mins
- Yield: about 3 dozen 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 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
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and shortening until whipped and creamy. Add the peanut butter and sugars and beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Cover and chill for 1-3 hours.
- Shape into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten and make criss-crosses with a fork. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-8 minutes or until golden. Remove to a wire rack and cool completely.
- For the filling: Combine all ingredients and mix until smooth. Spread on the bottom of half the cookies. Top with the remaining cookies.