PB & J Cookie Sandwiches

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup "M&M's"® Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits
1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts
1/2 cup grape or strawberry jam

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In large bowl cream butter, peanut butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. In medium bowl combine flour, baking soda and baking powder; blend into creamed mixture. Stir in "M&M's"® Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits and nuts.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown.

Let cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Just before serving, spread 1/2 teaspoon jam on bottom of one cookie; top with second cookie. Store in tightly covered container.

Makes about 2 dozen sandwich cookies.

Helpful Tips

Set out the jam jar and let the kids assemble their own cookie sandwiches for a quick, fun after-school treat.