Cocoa-Mallow Cookie-wiches

Cocoa-Mallow Cookie-wiches

I looked at the recipe for these and thought, "The kids are going to love these."  I didn't think I'd like them, though. Once again, I was wrong!  These were soooo gooood!  My daughter said they tasted like Oreo Cakesters.  I've never had those, but they tasted just like the Hostess Cupcakes. The cookie part was more like cake than cookie.  I thought the filling would taste like frosting, but it doesn't.  It is a light and creamy filling.

Although they taste great, these get my vote for the messiest cookie so far.  The cocoa powder went everywhere and so did the powdered sugar.  Let's just say the mixer got a nice thorough cleaning.  Besides being messy, the recipe was really easy.  When making the filling, I suggest stirring it up by hand a little before using the mixer.  This may cut down on the mess. The only ingredient I don't normally have on hand was the marshmallow creme.

The only thing we need to figure out for this recipe is how to store them.  I have a nice big container, but they got soggy after a day or so.  I ended up keeping the lid off slightly from the container and it dried them out a bit.  With cats and a dog around, this is probably not the best idea overall, though.  Any suggestions?

What to do with the extra filling?  My mom used to put frosting inside saltine crackers.  The sweet and salty flavor is great together.  It works great with this filling also.

Cracker-wich

These cookies got a warm response from all age groups.  The kids did love them, like I expected.  The adults did also.  The only one upset was the college student who didn't get one because they were all gone!  We give them 4 out of 5 rating.  I think the kids might give them a 5, though.

Here is the recipe:

Cocoa-Mallow Cookie-wiches
Cookie
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg
1 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Filling
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup marshmallow creme
1/4 cup shortening
1 tsp vanilla
3 to 4 tsp milk

Instructions
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Grease cookie sheets (I only did this prior to the first batch).
3. In large bowl, combine sugar and 1/2 cup butter; beat until light and fluffy.  Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and egg; blend well.  Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets.
2. Bake at 375 for 7 to 9 minutes or until edges appear set.  Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet.  Cool 15 minutes or until completely cooled.
3. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine all filling ingredients; beat 2 minutes or until light and fluffy.  To make sandwich cookies, spread filling between 2 cooled cookies, placing flat sides together.  Repeat with remaining filling and cookies.  Store in tightly covered container.