Black & Whites

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. 2
   Mix flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
3. 3
   Beat 1/2 cup butter and granulated sugar in large bowl of mixer until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Blend in egg, sour cream and 1/2 tsp.
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   vanilla.
6. 6
   Gradually beat in flour mixture.
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   Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart, onto baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray.
8. 8
   Bake 10 min.
9. 9
   or until edges are golden brown.
10. 10
    Cool on baking sheets 2 min.
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    Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
12. 12
    Microwave COOL WHIP and chocolate in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 min.
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    or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after each minute.
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    Let stand 15 min.
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    to thicken to spreading consistency.
16. 16
    Beat cream cheese, remaining butter and vanilla in small bowl with mixer until well blended.
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    Gradually beat in powdered sugar.
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    Spread onto half of each cookie; spread chocolate frosting onto remaining cookie halves.
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    Let stand 2 hours or until frostings are firm.