Lacy Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Sandwiches

1. 1

   Set the racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Pour the melted butter into a bowl; 1 at a time, stir in the remaining ingredients, except the chocolate, stirring smooth after each addition.

3. 3

   Use a 1/2-teaspoon measure to drop the batter on the prepared pans.

4. 4

   Space the cookies about 3 inches apart in all directions, to allow room for them to spread.

5. 5

   Bake the cookies for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until they have spread and are brown around the edges and lighter toward the center.

6. 6

   Slide the paper or foil onto racks to cool the cookies.

7. 7

   When the cookies are completely cool, peel them off the foil and arrange half of them bottom side up on a pan.

8. 8

   Use a small offset spatula to spread about 1/2 teaspoon of chocolate on each inverted cookie.

9. 9

   Top with another cookie, bottom to bottom.

10. 10

    Store the finished cookies between sheets of parchment or waxed paper in a tin or plastic container with a tight-fitting cover.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.