Ingredients
1 cup shortening1 cup creamy peanut butter1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar3 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltFILLING:3/4 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup 2% milk1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups confectioners’ sugar
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening, peanut butter and sugars until blended. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set, 11-13 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
In a small bowl, beat peanut butter, milk and vanilla until blended. Beat in confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Spread filling on bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies.
