Name: Holiday Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 packages devil's food cake mix (regular size) -; 3/4 cup canola oil -; 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce -; 4 Eggland's Best large eggs, room temperature -; 1 teaspoon mint extract, divided -; Filling: -; 1 package (8 ounces) cold reduced-fat cream cheese -; 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar -; Red or green paste food coloring -; Crushed peppermint candies, optional -

Ingredients for - Holiday Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

1. 2 packages devil's food cake mix (regular size)

2. 3/4 cup canola oil

3. 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

4. 4 Eggland's Best large eggs, room temperature

5. 1 teaspoon mint extract, divided

6. Filling:

7. 1 package (8 ounces) cold reduced-fat cream cheese

8. 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

9. Red or green paste food coloring

10. Crushed peppermint candies, optional

How to cook deliciously - Holiday Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, oil, applesauce, eggs and 1/2 teaspoon extract until well blended. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Do not flatten.

2 . Stage

Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing to wire racks (cookies will flatten as they cool).

3 . Stage

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon mint extract until smooth. If desired, beat in food coloring. Spread filling on the flat side of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. If desired, roll edge in crushed candies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.