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Mint Candy Sandwiches

Yield: Makes about 2-1/2 dozen sandwich cookies



Ingredients:



1package (4.67 ounces) chocolate crème de menthe candy wafers, divided

1-1/4cups all-purpose flour

1/2teaspoon salt

1/2teaspoon baking soda

1/2cup (1 stick) butter, softened

1/2cup granulated sugar

1/4cup packed light brown sugar

1egg, lightly beaten

1teaspoon vanilla

4ounces cream cheese, softened

Melted chocolate and/or melted white chocolate tinted green (optional)









Preparation:





1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease cookie sheets; set aside. Chop 8 candy wafers to measure about 1/3 cup. Combine flour, salt and baking soda in medium bowl.2.Beat butter and sugars in large bowl until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until well blended. Add flour mixture; beat just until blended. Stir in chopped candy wafers.3.Shape dough by level teaspoonfuls into balls; place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.4.Bake about 8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.5.For filling, place remaining candy wafers in medium microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds; stir. Microwave at additional 30-second intervals until candy is melted and smooth. Beat cream cheese in medium bowl until fluffy. Add melted candy; beat until well blended.6.Spread small amount of filling on bottom of 1 cookie; top with second cookie. Repeat with remaining cookies and filling. Drizzle sandwiches with melted chocolate and/or tinted melted white chocolate, if desired. Let stand until set.