Chocolate-Mint creme Cookies

I recommend this recipe for all cookie enthusiasts!  It is perfect for the holidays.

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar

3/4 cup butter, cubed

2 tablespoons water

2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

2 eggs

3 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

Filling:

1/3 cup butter, softened

3 cups confectioners' sugar

3 to 4 tablespoons milk

1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract

Dash salt

Directions:

In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and water.  Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.  Remove from the heat; stir in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth.  Transfer to a large mixing bowl; cool slightly.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture.  Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.  Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until set.  Remove to wire racks; flatten slightly.  Cool completely.

Combine Filling ingredients; spread on the bottom of half of the cookies.  Top with remaining cookies.  Store in the refrigerator.  

Yield:  4 dozen.