Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cookie ingredients.

3. 3

   Roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls (ping pong ball-size) and place on a greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet.

4. 4

   Make sure you have an even number of cookies.

5. 5

   Smash the balls down just a bit.

6. 6

   Bake for about 7-8 minutes.

7. 7

   Take them out of the oven when the tops have cracked a little.

8. 8

   Let them sit on the hot cookie sheet for 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Transfer cookies to a wire rack to finish cooling.

10. 10

    Make the filling: With a mixer, cream the butter and cream cheese.

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    Add the vanilla (or peppermint extract and green food coloring, if using).

12. 12

    Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.

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    Frost the underside of a cookie and place another cookie on top.

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    Wrap individually in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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