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Chocolate-Mint Sandwich Cookies

By: Monica Kneuer

"Refreshing mint filling sandwiched between two chocolate cookies makes for some tasty Noel nibbling."

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Prep Time:
25 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 60 servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
FILLING:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 drops green food coloring (optional)

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Shape into two 10-1/2-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
Unwrap dough and cut into 1/8-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 325 degrees F for 9-11 minutes or until edges are set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Combine filling ingredients; beat until smooth. Add food coloring if desired. Spread on the bottom of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.