Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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I got this recipe from my daughter years ago. I've taken these chewy filled cookies and the treasured recipe to many cookie exchanges. Ingredients:
6 tablespoons butter, cubed |
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar |
2 tablespoons water |
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips |
2 eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda |
1 teaspoon salt |
filling: |
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
3 tablespoons milk |
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract |
3 drops green food coloring, optional |
dash salt |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, water and chocolate chips. Cook and stir over low heat until chips are melted. Cool. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture.
2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.
3. In a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, butter, milk, extract and, if desired, food coloring until smooth. Spread on the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen cookies.
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