CHOCOLATE COOKIE TORTE

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This recipe has been used many times in our family for get-togethers. It's easy to make and beautiful when served.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar
FROSTING:
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Chocolate sprinkles

Steps:

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, yolk and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Form into a long log; cut into eight equal pieces. Shape each into a ball; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour. , Roll balls in additional sugar; place between two sheets of waxed paper. Roll each into a 6-in. circle. Remove top sheet of waxed paper; flip the circles onto ungreased baking sheets. Remove waxed paper; prick dough with a fork. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Carefully loosen cookies and cool on paper towels. , For frosting, melt chocolate chips with half-and-half in a heavy saucepan, stirring occasionally. Cool. Combine whipped cream and vanilla; fold into chocolate mixture. Layer cookies, spreading 1/4 cup frosting between each layer. Spread remaining frosting over sides and top. Decorate with chocolate sprinkles. Refrigerate overnight before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 calories, Fat 39g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.