Grasshopper Sandwich Cookies

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These Grasshopper Sandwich Cookies are a delightful treat that combines rich, minty flavors with a satisfying crunch and creamy filling. In just 33 minutes, you can create these indulgent bites that balance the coolness of mint with the decadence of chocolate.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 8

Total Time 33

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 343 kcal

Ingredients

Cookies

15.25 ounces Devils Food cake mix
2 eggs
¾ cup vegetable shortening, butter or regular

Frosting

½ cup butter, (softened to room temp)
2 Tablespoons milk
2 cups powdered sugar
1 ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
3 drops green food coloring

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 ℉.
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.

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 297mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 225IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

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