Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

CHOCOLATE WAFERS
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 stick butter, softened
• 1 egg

CREAM FILLING
• 1/2 stick butter, softened
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, make chocolate wafers by mixing together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

Beat in 1 stick of butter and the egg until dough comes together. (You may have to use your hands.) Drop 48 rounded teaspoons of dough onto baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten dough with fingers.

Bake 9 to 11 minutes, or until cookies look set. Let cool. In a medium bowl, make cream filling by combining 1/2 stick of butter and the shortening. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until filling is fluffy.

Place a teaspoon of filling onto center of one chocolate wafer and lightly press another chocolate wafer on top until cream comes to edge. Repeat with remaining wafers. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.