QUICK CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIES

Quick Chocolate Sandwich Cookies image

These cookies freeze well, so it's easy to keep some on hand for last-minute munching. In summer, I often make them larger to use for ice cream sandwiches. -Mary Rempel, Altona, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 packages devil's food cake mix (regular size)
1 cup canola oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
FILLING:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cake mixes, oil and eggs until well blended. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Do not flatten. , Bake at 350° until set, 8-10 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks (cookies will flatten as they cool). , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread or pipe filling on the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.