These are definitely a step up from the store-bought sandwich-type cookies. There is also something satisfying in handing your child a sandwich cookie made by mom. I like the fact that the cookie is not only filled but chewy, too.
Chewy Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
1 1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cream butter, sugar, and eggs. Add vanilla and blend. Combine flour, cocoa, soda, and cinnamon in another bowl and then add to creamed mixture. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.
Bake for 8-10 minutes and cool on a wire rack. When thoroughly cool, spread butter cream frosting between two cookies and pressed together. Makes approximately 2 ½ dozen cookies.
Creamy Frosting
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon dry coffee creamer
1/4 cup shortening.
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon corn syrup
2-3 tablespoons cream
Combine all ingredient except cream in a large mixing bowl. Begin mixing with electric mixer. Gradually add cream until a spreadable frosting consistency is achieved.
Ideas . . .
You can tint/flavor the Creamy Frosting for the holidays.
It is also fun to generously sandwich the cookie and then roll the edges in some bright baking sprinkles.
Chocolate and orange goes well so think about adding some orange extract and freshly grated zest to the Creamy Frosting recipe.
I like adding finely crushed peppermint candy canes to the frosting.
Feeling really, really decadent? You can dip the cooking in candy coating . . . or even, just artistically dip half the sandwich cookie in the coating.
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