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Grasshopper Sandwich Cookies
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Grasshopper Sandwich Cookies

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 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 343
Ingredients Method Nutrition

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 ℉.
  2. Mix together cake mix, eggs and shortening until well combined. The dough will be pretty thick.
  3. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, making sure they are all similar in size.
  4. Place dough onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 8 minutes.
  5. Immediately transfer cookies to a cooking rack.
  6. 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.
  7. 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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