Chocolate Sandwichescookies Sandwiches----- 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt Filling----- 2 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar 1/4 cup butter -- softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoon milk 1 red food coloring 1 green food coloring Cream butter, sugar, egg and vanilla until fluffy. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Shape dough into two 1 1/2" thick rolls. Wrap in waxed paper. Chill for several hours. Place slices on ungreased cookie sheet. Decorate by drawing the tines of a fork across each slice. Bake at 375 F for 8-10 min. or until almost firm. Meanwhile, combine filling ingredients except food coloring and mint or strawberry extract. Beat until spreading consistency. If desired, divide filling half ~ tint half pink and half green. Add appropriate extract to each one. Cool cookies, then spread wrong side of cookie and top with second cookie. Makes 36 sandwiches. Recipe By : |
