Sam's Chocolate Sandwich Cookies |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 48 |
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My soft, not-too-sweet chocolate cookies are filled with a heavenly cream filling. Kids of all ages devour them! Whenever my family comes to visit, these are the treats they always requests.Salvatore Bertolino, Indiana, Pennsylvania Ingredients:
1 cup shortening |
2 cups sugar |
2 eggs |
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream |
1 cup hot brewed coffee |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3/4 cup baking cocoa |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
filling: |
1/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3/4 cup 2% milk |
1 cup shortening |
2 cups confectioners' sugar |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the sour cream, coffee and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until firm to touch. Remove to wire racks to cool.
3. In a small saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. In a large bowl, beat shortening, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth. Add milk mixture; beat until light and fluffy.
4. Spread 2 teaspoonfuls of filling on the bottom of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Yield: about 4 dozen.
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