Chocolate Cookie Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (used in filling).
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1 tablespoon milk.
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
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1 teaspoon salt.
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1 egg.
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2 cups powdered sugar.
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1 cup softened unsalted butter (cookie dough).
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3/4 cup softened unsalted butter (filling).
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2/3 cup cocoa powder.
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3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar.
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3/4 cup white sugar.
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour.
# Instructions:
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Combine butter and both sugars until fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the egg. Add the flour, cocoa, salt, and baking soda until dough forms.
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Cut dough into two portions. Flatten between sheets of parchment to 1/8-inch thickness. Chill for 30-40 minutes.
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Use a 1 1/2-inch cutter to shape circles. Arrange 1 inch apart on lined trays. Bake at 350°F for 12-14 minutes until firm.
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Whip butter until creamy. Slowly mix in powdered sugar, then add milk, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
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Apply filling onto the flat side of one cookie, then cover with another cookie, flat sides together.
# Notes:
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A hand mixer works just as well as a stand mixer.
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Scraps of dough can be flattened and reused.
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Cookies keep fresh at room temp for up to a week.