Cream-Filled Chocolate Cookies

Makes 4 dozens

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup milk

Filling

• ½ cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1½ cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup marshmallow cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar ; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt ; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
4. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2-in. apart onto greased baking sheets.
5. Bake at 375F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set ; remove to a wire racks to cool.
6. Combine filling ingredients in a small mixing bowl ; beat until smooth.
7. Spread on the bottom of half of the cookies ; top with the remaining cookies and store in the refrigerator.

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