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Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.","group":"Cookies","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cookies"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.","group":"Cookies","title":"In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cookies"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating well until fully incorporated.","group":"Cookies","title":"Add the egg and vanilla extract","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cookies"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.","group":"Cookies","title":"Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cookies"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour mixture, mixing just until combined.","group":"Cookies","title":"Gradually add the dry ingredients","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cookies"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the tops spring back when lightly touched.","group":"Cookies","title":"Drop rounded tablespoons of batter","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cookies"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.","group":"Cookies","title":"Let the cookies cool","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cookies"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"To make the filling, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until smooth. Add the marshmallow fluff and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.","group":"Filling","title":"To make the filling","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Filling"},{"id":"instruction-9","text":"Spread or pipe a generous amount of filling onto the flat side of half the cookies. Top with the remaining cookies to create sandwiches.","group":"Assembly","title":"Spread or pipe a generous amount of filling","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"Ensure the cookies are completely cool before filling, otherwise the marshmallow cream will melt and slide off. For the best texture, use a cookie scoop to ensure all pieces are uniform in size.","cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["New England"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["oven","electric hand mixer or stand mixer","baking sheets","parchment paper","wire cooling rack","mixing bowls"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs","soy"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":12,"unit":"pies","note":"Makes 24 individual cookies for 12 sandwiches"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Cookies can be baked a day in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature before filling."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. 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