Fudge Filled Peanut Butter Cookies

Chocolate and peanut butter come together in this bite-size treat.""

Heat oven to 375f.

In large bowl , beat 1 / 2 cup peanut butter , the shortening , sugar and brown sugar with mixer on medium speed until fluffy.

Beat in egg until smooth.

Beat in flour , baking powder and baking soda.

Shape dough into 48 one-inch balls.

On ungreased cookie sheet , place balls 1 inch apart.

Flatten balls to 1 / 4 inch thickness by pressing with a fork in a crisscross pattern.

Bake 4-8 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown.

Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Cool completely , about 30 minutes.

In small microwavable , microwave chocolate chips uncovered on high about 1 minute or until softened.

Stir until smooth.

Stir 1 / 4 cup peanut butter into chocolate until smooth.

Cool to room temperature or until thickened.

Sandwich pairs of cookies , bottoms together , with 1 t.

Chocolate mixture.

Let stand about 1 hour or until chocolate is firm.

creamy peanut butter, shortening, sugar, brown sugar, egg, flour, baking powder, baking soda, semi-sweet chocolate chips