Sam’S Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup hot brewed coffee
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup baking cocoa
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup 2% milk
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the sour cream, coffee and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased
3. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 9-11 minutes or until firm to touch. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4. In a small saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. In a large bowl, beat shortening, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth. Add milk mixture; beat until light and fluffy.
5. Spread 2 teaspoonfuls of filling on the bottom of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sam-s-chocolate-sandwich-cookies/ (may not work)