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Makes: About 30 large, 38 small

Active Time: 45 hour

Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes

From: Better Homes and Gardens (http://www.bhg.com/recipe/cookies/chocolate-santas-sandwiches/)

=Ingredients=

1/2  cup butter, softened

1  cup granulated sugar

3/4  cup packed brown sugar

1/3 cup cocoa powder

1/2  tsp. baking soda

1/4  tsp. salt

2  tsp. vanilla

1  large egg

1-1/2  cups all-purpose flour

1  recipe Raspberry Filling, [Desserts/raspberry_filling]

=Directions=

== Step 1 ==
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In large mixing bowl beat butter on medium 30 seconds. Add sugars; beat well. Beat in cocoa, baking soda, and salt.  Add vanilla, beat in egg.  Beat in as much flour as you can; stir in remaining by hand.

== Step 2 ==
Divide dough in three portions. Shape each Piece in a 8-inch log about 1-1/2 inches in diameter. (For small cookies, shape dough in 9-inch logs about 1 inch in diameter). Wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Freeze 2 to 3 hours or until firm enough to slice.

== Step 3 ==
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut logs in 1/4-inch slices. Place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or just until edges and tops of cookies are firm. Transfer to wire rack; cool completely.

== Step 4 ==
Spread the flat side of half the large cookies with 2 teaspoon Raspberry Filling (use 1 teaspoon filling for small cookies). Top with remaining cookies, flat sides to filling. Makes 22 large/30 small sandwiches.