Fudgey German Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Directions

Heat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Stir together flour, sugar, butter, cocoa, baking soda and salt in large bowl.

Add eggs, milk and vanilla; beat on medium speed of electric mixer until blended.

Dough will be stiff. Stir in pecans.

Shape dough onto 1¼ inch balls.

Place on ungreased cookie sheet; flatten slightly.

Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until almost set.

Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Cool completely.

Prepare Coconut and Pecan filling.

Put cookies together in pairs with about 1 heaping tablespoon filling for each cookie.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Directions for Filling:

Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat; add brown sugar and corn syrup.

Stir constantly until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in coconut, pecans and vanilla.

Use warm. Makes about 2 cups.