2 boxes Devil's food cake mix
4 eggs
2/3 c. vegetable oil
Frosting:
1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
4 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. peppermint extract (or use vanilla If you don't like peppermint)
sprinkles or crushed candy cane for decorating
green or red food coloring
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil with a mixer. The batter will be very stiff. Pinch off pieces of batter and roll into 1 inch balls. (Make smaller for tea cookies) Place 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets and flatten slightly with fingertips. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove immediately from the cookie sheets with a spatula and cool on a wire rach.
In a small glass bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter until completely blended. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and extract and mix until the icing is smooth. Color frosting if desired. Spread half of the cookies with icing and top with remaining cookies.
Roll in sprinkles, crushed candy canes or leave them plain.
Store in the fridge in and airtight container or resealable plastic bag. Makes 2 dozen. Very rich.
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