SAM'S CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIES

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My soft, not-too-sweet chocolate cookies are filled with a heavenly cream filling. Kids of all ages devour them! Whenever my family comes to visit, these are the treats they always request. -Salvatore Bertolino, Indiana, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 cup hot brewed coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
FILLING:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 cup shortening
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the sour cream, coffee and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until firm to touch. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a small saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. In a large bowl, beat shortening, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth. Add milk mixture; beat until light and fluffy. , Spread 2 teaspoonfuls of filling on the bottom of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.