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For cookies: In a large bowl, stir together muffin mix, flour and brown sugar.
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Add the melted and slightly cooled butter all at once.
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Using a fork, stir just till a soft dough forms (if necessary, add enough milk to form dough).
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Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
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Pat or lightly roll till 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.
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Cut out cookies using a cookie cutter.
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Place two inches apart of cookie sheets, lightly coated with nonstick cooking spray.
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Bake in a 350 degree oven for 9 to 10 minutes or till cookies begin to brown.
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Remove cookies to a wire rack to cool.
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For butter cream filling: In a medium bowl, beat powdered sugar, the 1/2 cup softened butter and vanilla with an electric mixer till creamy.
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Spread a scant tablespoon of filling on the bottom of 1 cookie, put together with another cookie, bottom sides together, to make a cookie sandwich.
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Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling.
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Place white or chocolate pieces and shortening in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on 50% power (medium) for 1 to 2 minutes or till pieces are melted and smooth.
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Cool slightly (about 5 minutes).
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Transfer to a heavy resealable plastic bag.
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Cut off tip of one corner of bag.
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Pipe melted chocolate onto cookies to resemble laces on footballs, or whatever design you'd like based on what shape you made the cookies.
