Chocolate-Mint Creme Cookies

I made these cookies for our family Christmas dinners this year. They've become one of my favorite holiday treats to make.

Chocolate-Mint Creme Cookies

1 1/2 c packed brown sugar
3/4 c butter, cubed
2 T water
2 c (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
2 eggs
3 c flour
1 1/4 t baking soda
1 t salt

In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in 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 for 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks; flatten slightly. Cool completely.

Filling:

1/3 c butter, softened
3 c confectioners' sugar
3-4 T milk
1/8 t peppermint extract

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

I like to color the frosting green or red for Christmas. I want to make these sometime and use cream cheese frosting instead of mint to make them like homemade Oreos (only much better than the ones with a cake mix/shortening!).