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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and place the oven rack in the center of the oven.
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Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Peanut Butter Cookies: In the bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), cream the butter, peanut butter, and sugars until light and fluffy (about 2 - 3 minutes).
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Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat to combine.
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In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Add to the peanut butter mixture and beat until incorporated.
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Take about one tablespoon of the batter and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches (5 cm) between the mounds of cookie dough.
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Press the dough flat with the back of a fork that has been dipped in granulated white sugar.
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Bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned around the edges.
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Cool completely on a wire rack.
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Peanut Butter Filling: In the bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), beat the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and sugar until smooth.
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Assemble: Take one peanut butter cookie and spread about 1 tablespoon of the filling on the flat side of the cookie.
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Top with a second cookie, flat side down, to make a sandwich.
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If not serving right away, cover and store in the refrigerator.
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Bring to room temperature before serving.
