Homemade Peppermint Oreos and Guest Post over at I {Heart} Naptime

Yes, the Christmas music is already playing in the stores and people have already started their Christmas shopping. Not me...I'm a procrastinator and don't start my Christmas decorating until after Thanksgiving. But if you are more on top of it than me, head over to I {heart} naptime where I'm guest posting about some Homemade Peppermint Oreos as part of her Crazy Christmas Crafters Event. She has had Christmas crafts and recipes line up over there for a whole month!

Updated to include recipe 12/12/10

Today we are going to make Homemade Peppermint Oreos. Sure, fancy schmancy desserts have their place, but I tell you people don't always love to commit to a huge slice of cake or dessert. These Homemade Peppermint Oreos are portable and easy to grab and eat. Trust me, they are always one of the first things gone when I take them to a party. You can't go wrong with these - Oreos, peppermint, sprinkles...are you in love yet?

Homemade Peppermint Oreos

2 boxes Devil's food cake mix

4 eggs

2/3 cup vegetable oil

Frosting:

1 (8ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened

4 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon peppermint extract

sprinkles or crushed candy cane for decorating

green or red food coloring

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

In a large bowl combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil with a mixer. The batter will be very stiff. Pinch of pieces of batter and roll into 1 inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets and flatten slightly with fingertips. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove immediately from the cookie sheets with a spatula and cool on a wire rack.

In a small glass bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter until completely blended. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and peppermint extract and mix until the icing is smooth. Color frosting green or red if desired. Spread half of the cookies with icing and top with remaining cookies.

Roll in sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or just leave them plain.

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or resealable plastic bags.  Makes 2 dozen cookies.