Step 1

In a glass or heatproof bowl, place chocolate. Microwave for 30 secs at a time for 1.5 mins stirring in between after every 30 secs. The chocolate should be completely melted.

Step 2

Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 3

Sift flour, baking powder, cocoa powder and salt in a bowl.

Step 4

In another bowl, combine butter and sugar. Now using the stand mixer or electric mixer, cream the two together till light and creamy.

Step 5

In-between the mixing, add the vanilla and crack and pour the eggs one at a time.

Step 6

Add the melted chocolate at this stage and mix it in.

Step 7

Finally add the AP flour and beat until it is just incorporated. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hr.

Step 8

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 9

Scoop a tablespoon of the dough on the baking sheets about 2 inches apart.

Step 10

Bake for 7 mins.

Step 11

Take out of the oven and let it rest on a cooking rack for 30 mins.

Step 12

Using an electric hand mixer or your stand mixer, cream cheese and butter together in a bowl.

Step 13

Add vanilla and mix it in.

Step 14

Add one cup of sugar at a time and beat it together with the butter and cream cheese.

Step 15

Take ¾ tbsp of the cream cheese filling and sandwich a couple of cookies. You should be able to get about 18-20 sandwiches.

Step 16

Pour the decorating sugars on a plate. Roll the cookies sidewise so the sugars stick to the cream cheese.