GERMAN CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIES

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Categories     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 16

Filling Ingredients:
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
Cookie Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Combine all filling ingredients except coconut and pecans in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens (8 to 10 minutes). Stir in coconut and pecans. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Heat oven to 350 F. Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar and 3/4 cup butter in large mixture bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy (1 to 2 minutes). Add milk, eggs and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes). Reduce speed to low; add flour, cocoa, and baking soda. Beat until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes) Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until top springs back lightly when touched. Cool completely. Spread 1 level tablespoonful filling on flat side of 1 cookie; top with second cookie, flat side down. Squeeze together gently. Repeat with remaining cookies.

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