Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

I love Cookies.. I have a serious addiction :) But peanut butter cookies are by far my favorite! Awhile ago I made Raspberry Sandwich cookies with lemon cream, and I got to thinking peanut butter sandwich cookies. Home made Nutter butter cookies.. Yum. Be sure to "Sample" them while you bake, they are best when they are warm :) I did a lot of "Sampling" LOL, I just couldn't resist. These cookies quickly became a family favorite..


Now without further ado the Recipe

Ingredients:
1 (2 Sticks)cup Butter at room temperature
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Filling:
6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup powdered sugar (Or until you reach your desired consistency)

Directions:

In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy and it lightens in color. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition . Add the Vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; add slowly to the creamed mixtures and mix well. using a one inch cookie scoop, drop the cookie dough 2 inches apart and flatten to 3/8 inch thickness with fork. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes or until they are golden brown. Remove and cool on wire racks.

For the filling, in a large bowl, beat the peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla to a spreadable consistency. Spread on half of the cookies and top each with another cookie.

Yeilds: 44 Sandwich Cookies..

* If you cut the recipe in half, use one egg and a yolk.