Filled Chocolate Spritz

• 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 3 to 4 drops green food coloring
• 2/3 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon shortening

1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in the butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add flour and baking soda and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
2. Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press dough 2 in. apart onto ungreased
3. . Bake at 375u0b0 for 6-8 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4. In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients; stir until smooth. Spread on the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with the remaining cookies.
5. In a microwave, melt milk chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/filled-chocolate-spritz/ (may not work)