Minty Middle Cookies

Submitted by: Amber

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. salt
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 egg
½ tsp. vanilla
¼ tsp. mint extract

Filling:
2 ½ cups sifted confectioner’s sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tbsp. milk
½ tsp. mint extract
Food coloring

1. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt into bowl; set aside. In large bowl, beat sugar and butter until smooth. Beat in egg, then vanilla and mint extract. On low speed, beat flour mixture into butter mixture. Divide in half, shape each into a log about 1 ½ inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate 4 hours.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut each log into slices, about 1/8 inch thick; place onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until almost firm. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool.
3. Filling: beat confectioner’s sugar, butter, milk, and mint extract in bowl until spreading consistency. Tint with food coloring. Spread flat side of half of cookies with filling. Top each with a plain cookie.