Easy Mint Chocolate Candy Wafer Cookies - Simple Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 package (4.67 ounces) chocolate crème de menthe candy wafers, divided 1‑1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 ounces 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.

This recipe appears in: Mint