Average Rating: 2.888888TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Bake: 15 min./batch + cooling
YIELD: about 1 dozen.Ingredients
- 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
GARNISH:- 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil and vanilla; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes (mixture will be sticky).
- 2. Drop by 2 tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
- 3. For filling, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in chocolate chips until melted. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
- 4. In a large bowl, beat the shortening and butter until fluffy. Beat in chocolate mixture and vanilla.
- 5. Spread chocolate filling on the bottoms of half of the cookies, about 2 tablespoons on each; top with remaining cookies. Roll sides in miniature chocolate chips for garnish. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 579 calories, 37g fat (12g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 386mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
