Ingredients
2 package (18-1/4 oz ea) devil's food
1 cake mix
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softend
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softend
3 to 4 cups confectioners'
1 sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 red and/or green food
1 coloring, optional
Directions
In a mixing bowl, beat cake mixes, eggs and oil (batter will be very
stiff). Roll into 1-in. balls; place on ungreased baking sheets and
flatten slightly. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until a
slight indentation remains when lightly touched. Cool. In another
mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter. Add sugar and vanilla; mix
until smooth. If desired, tint with food coloring. Spread on bottom
of half of the cookies. Top with remaining cookies.
Taken from Taste of HOme December/January 1996 issue Formatted by
Susan Sparks/Ssparks1@Delphi.com or Sparkie@gaianet.net
Enjoy!
From: Ssparks1
Servings: 4 dozen
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