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Cookie Instructions:
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In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter and shortening.
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Remove from heat and stir in cocoa powder, chocolate syrup and 1/4 cup peanut butter until smooth, let cool about 10 minutes.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar and egg for 2 minutes.
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Beat in vanilla.
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Beat in the chocolate mixture.
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Beat in flour, baking soda and salt until combined.
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Drop by rounded teaspoons, 2 inches apart, onto a parchment lined baking sheets.
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Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
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Cool 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Peanut Butter Filling Instructions:
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In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter, peanut butter, milk and vanilla.
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Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
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Assemble the Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies just before serving by spreading a heaping tablespoon onto 1 chocolate cookie and top with another chocolate cookie to make a sandwich. Extra peanut butter filling should be stored in the refrigerator.