Directions:
In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
In a small saucepan, over low heat, heat chocolate until melted, stirring constantly, set aside.
In a medium bowl beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in melted chocolate, egg, and vanilla until combined.
Gradually beat in flour mixture. Divide dough into 4 separate sections and wrap in plastic wrap. Place in freezer for about 20-30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove one section of dough from freezer at a time. Roll into about a 10" long (if dough is too sticky, place back in freezer)
Cut each roll crosswise to 1/4" slices. . Place each slice 1" apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool 2 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
CHOCOLATE CREAM FILLING:
In medium saucepan melt 1/3 c. or 3 oz chocolate and 2 T. butter over low heat stirring frequently. Cool for about 5 minutes.
Stir in 1/4 c. sour cream. Gradually add powdered sugar until spreadable consistency.
Make sandwich out of cookie spreading about 1/2 tsp. of frosting on half of the cookies, top with remaining cookies.
Great served cold/chilled. Store in airtight container or bag in refrigerator and serve.
**Yes, there are health benefits to consuming chocolate. Research shows that Cocoa and dark chocolate contain an antioxidant called flavanoids.
Milk chocolate is diluted with milk and sugar providing fewer health benefits. Moderation is still important in consuming and form of chocolate.
Nutrition Information per Mini Sandwich: ~60 kcal, 2 gm fat, 0 gm fiber, .5 gm protein
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