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Barb's Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies




Source of Recipe


Barbara Mooers


Recipe Introduction


"Love to make these for a special treat during the holidays!"



List of Ingredients




1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons water
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate bits
2 eggs
3 cups flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

---Filling---
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
4–6 drops peppermint extract or mint extract
2 drops green food coloring (optional)
2–4 tablespoons milk


Recipe



1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cookies: Combine brown sugar, butter and water in large, heavy-duty saucepan.
3. Cook over med heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted.
4. Add chocolate bits; cook, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth.
5. Remove from heat and cool.
6. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
7. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt.
8. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
9. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are set.
10. Cool on baking sheets for 1 minute;.
11. Remove unto wire racks& cool.
12. Filling: Beat confectioners sugar, 1/3 cup butter and mint extract in large mixer bowl.
13. Add milk until smooth and of desired spreading consistency.
14. Spread about 2 teaspoons filling onto flat side of 1 cookie; top with second cookie, flat side down.
15. Squeeze together gently.

YIELD: 48 Sandwich Cookies