Peppermint Mocha Gooey Butter Cookies

Angredients

• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 egg
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 devils food cake mix box
• 1 cup of powdered sugar

FROSTING INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup butter softened
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp milk
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp mint extract
• 1/4 cup crushed peppermint

Instructions

1. Combine butter, cream cheese, egg and vanilla in a bowl and use mixer until light and fluffy.
2. Stir in the dry cake mix until the dough becomes thick but smooth.
3. Pour powdered sugar into a separate bowl, set aside.
4. Scoop a spoonful of the cookie dough and roll into a ball, then dip in the powdered sugar until fully covered.
5. Place cookie balls on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.
6. FROSTING DIRECTIONS: In a small bowl combine all ingredients except peppermint candy. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Spread over cookies and sprinkle with peppermint candy.

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