Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

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   FOR THE COOKIES: Combine brown sugar, butter and water in large heavy-duty saucepan.

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   Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally , for 3-4 minutes, or until butter is melted.

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   Add morsels; cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until smooth.

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   Remove from heat.

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   Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

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   Stir in flour, baking soda and salt.

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   Drop by rounded teaspoon onto ungreased baking sheet.

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   Bake for 6-8 minutes or until edges are set.

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   Cool on baking sheets for 1 minute; remove to wire rack to cool completely.

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    FOR THE FILLING: Beat powdered sugar, 1/3 cup butter and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl.

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    Add milk until smooth and of desired spreading consistency.

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    Spread about 2 teaspoons filling onto flat-side of 1 cookie; top with second coookie, flat side down.

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    Squeeze together gently.

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    Repeat with remaining cookies.

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    FOR CHOCOLATE MINT SANDWICH COOKIES: Substitute 1/8 teaspoons peppermint or mint extract for vanilla extract in filling.

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