Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon rum
  • 2 cups flour
  • for the filling
  • 2 ounces semisweet chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Method

  • In the bowl of electric mixer,beat together the butter, sugar and salt, then add the rum, beat until you obtain a fluffy mixture.
  • Stir in the sifted flour and mix to obtain a smooth texture.
  • Cover and chill for 1-2 hours.
  • Preheat the over to 350°F.
  • Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, which you place 1-inch apart on ungreased baking sheets, and bake 10-12 minutes(firm but not brown), then transfer to a wire rack and cool.
  • Prepare the filling:.
  • Melt the chocolate and butter together and stir until smooth. Cool slightly.
  • Spread a small amount of the chocolate on the bottom of a cookie,and cover with another cookie like a sandwich and press gently. Repeat with remaining cookies. Cool until filling is set.
  • Store for up to 1 week.