Ingredients
Method
Make the Cookies
- Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt together.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Beat in the flour mixture a little bit at a time.
- Divide the dough in half and with each half roll into a 9 inch long and 2 inch in diameter log. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for 15 minutes or until firm. Note: You can also stick in the fridge for 1 hour or until firm.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silpat mat.
- Cut the logs into 1/4 inch cookies. Bake for 10 minutes or until set.
- Allow the cookies to cool for 3 minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Make the Filling and Assemble
- Beat the ingredients together and place into a piping bag.
- Squeeze a dollop on one cookie and top with another cookie.
Notes
Servings: about 16 cookies or 8 sandwiches. Filling makes about 2 cups of frosting.
