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drop - Chocolate + Filling w/Cream Cheese Cookies

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drop - Chocolate + Filling w/Cream Cheese Cookies

for the cookies:
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup (4 1/2 ounes) cream cheese
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) sweet butter
1 egg
3 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate melted

for the filling:
1/2 cup (4 1/2 ounces ) cream cheese
1 cup powdereed confectioners sugar, sifted

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
for the cookies:
Sift the flour and baking soda and set aside.
Beat half of the cream cheese and the butter until soft and smooth,
then add the sugar and egg and beat until light and fluffy.
Stir in the chocolate and then the flour mixture.
Mix to a smooth dough.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes,
until firm at the edges.
Remove from the sheets onto wire racks and allow to cool.
for the filling:
Beat the cream cheese and sugar until soft and smooth.
Spread on the bases of half the cookies.
Sandwich with the remaining halves.
When completely cool, store in airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
Makes 24/2 dozen.