Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

Sandwich cookies are an all-American favorite and these peanut butter sandwich cookies with are filled with a creamy buttery frosting. They are perfect for an after school snack or packed in a lunchbox as an extra special treat. The cookies are tender and and fudgy with just the right amount of chew. These will be a family favorite for years to come.

Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

Cookies:

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1 cup butter softened

1 ¼ cup sugar

¾ cup packed brown sugar

3 large eggs

2 tsp. vanilla extract

3 cups Texas Pure Milling All-purpose Flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. salt

Filling:

¼ cup creamy peanut butter

¼ cup butter, softened

3 cups confectioners' sugar

2 tsp. vanilla extract

1/3 cup milk

Directions:

• In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.

• Shape into 1-in. balls and place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten to 3/8-in. thickness with fork. Bake at 375° for 7-8 minutes or until golden. Remove to wire racks to cool.

• For filling: In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter, butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread on half of the cookies and top each with another cookie.