PEPPERMINT PATTY SANDWICH COOKIES

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At my annual holiday party, these cookies are a big hit with kids and adults, especially when I mix festive food coloring or crushed candy canes into the filling. -Amy Martin, Vancouver, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages devil's food cake mix (regular size)
4 large eggs
2/3 cup canola oil
Sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mixes, eggs and oil; beat until well blended. Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten with bottom of a glass dipped in granulated sugar., Bake 7-9 minutes or until tops are cracked. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and extract until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth., Spread filling on bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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