Thursday, December 16, 2010

homemade oreos with a pink peppermint twist.

 i know i've talked about these homemade oreos a lot {my family loves them so i make them often} and i thought this time i would make them with a fun christmas twist.  i love anything peppermint, so personally think these are better than the original!
homemade peppermint oreos

the cookie: 
1 devils food cake mix
1/3 cup oil
2 eggs

cookie directions:
preheat oven to 350 degrees.  mix cake mix, eggs, and oil.  roll into balls and bake for 10 minutes.  cool.

peppermint butter cream frosting:
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2-3 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1-2 drops red food coloring

frosting directions:
cream butter and shortening until fluffy.  add peppermint.  slowly pour in powdered sugar, then add milk while mixing.

after the cookies and frosting are made, frost the middle and put together.

add these to your list of christmas treats to bake, you won't regret it.