CAKE MIX GRASSHOPPER SANDWICH COOKIES RECIPE

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Cake Mix Grasshopper Sandwich Cookies Recipe image

Perfectly soft and chewy cookies made with a cake mix and filled with the most delicious mint frosting! The perfect St. Patrick's Day treat!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15.25 ounce) box Devils Food cake mix
2 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup butter (softened to room temp)
2 Tablespoons milk
2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
3 drops green food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix together cake mix, eggs and shortening until well combined. The dough will be pretty thick.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls, making sure they are all similar in size.
  • Place dough onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 8 minutes.
  • Immediately transfer cookies to a cooking rack.
  • To make the frosting, mix together butter, milk, powdered sugar, peppermint extract and as much green food coloring as desired (I used 8 drops) until smooth.
  • Spread onto cooled cookies and sandwich together.

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