"Get this all-star, easy-to-follow Chocolate Sandwich Cookies recipe from Giada De Laurentiis..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1/2 packed cup light brown sugar
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 large egg, at room temperature
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 heaped cup (6 ounces) 60 percent cacao bittersweet chocolate chips (recommended: Ghirardelli)
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4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
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2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Assorted food coloring, optional
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Water, as needed
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Special equipment: a 1-ounce ice cream or cookie scoop