Fun & Delicious!

As I said earlier, I have been doing much more baking than I have scrapping this last month… and it has been a delicious journey for everyone involved. Thanks to those of you who helped me decide which recipes to try and for helping taste test (though there were no arms to twist! :)

This one was both delicious and fun! I decided to make them for my nephew, Owen’s, 5th birthday in May. I thought it would be a good addition to the dessert for the kiddos — but saw a few adults enjoying them as well! I highly recommend this recipe to those of you who like oreos, have children or just like sprinkles! I got the original recipe here. Thanks to many of my favorite foodies, I have grown accustomed to step by step photo instructions along with my new recipes and while it is not necessary, it is so fun! So since the original poster didnt do so, I felt the need :) Enjoy!

Chocolate Cake Cookie Sandwiches
(Source: The Crepes of Wrath, as seen on Annie’s Eats)

Ingredients:
For the cookies:
1 package chocolate cake mix (or other flavor of your choice)
1 egg, at room temperature
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature

For the frosting:
3/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2-3 tbsp. milk

For decorating:
multi-colored non-pareils, or other sprinkles or candy of your choice

Directions:
1. To make the cookies, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the cake mix, egg and butter. Beat on low speed until just combined and all dry ingredients have been incorporated.

3. Roll the dough into 1- to 1 1/2-inch balls, place on the prepared baking sheets and press down to slightly flatten.

4. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the cookie sheets.

5. To make the frosting, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add the powdered sugar, and beat until incorporated. Add vanilla extract and beat on medium speed until fully incorporated. Add 2 tablespoons of milk and beat on medium-high speed until smooth. If the frosting too thick, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of milk and beat until incorporated.

6. To assemble, pair the cookies based on size on a work surface. Frost the flat side of one cookie from each pair. Place the other cookie of each pair on top of the frosting, flat side down. Lightly press down so that the frosting reaches the edges of the cookies.

7. To decorate, place sprinkles in a small bowl. Dip the sides of each cookie in the sprinkles, pressing down gently and rotating to cover the sides completely.

And here is the birthday boy enjoying one himself :)