Strawberry Sandwich Cookies

By cecelia26_

Ingredients

• Cookies:
• 1 stick butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 box (18.25 ounces) strawberry cake mix
• 1/3 cup Dixie Crystals Confectioners Powdered Sugar
• Filling:
• 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
• 1 cup Dixie Crystals Confectioners Powdered Sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup marshmallow creme

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from dixiecrystals.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Beat butter, egg, and almond extract together until smooth.
3. Add cake mix and stir until combined.
4. Scoop into 1-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until done.
5. Remove to a cooling rack and let cool completely before filling.
6. Meanwhile, make filling. Beat butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar together until smooth. Add in vanilla and beat well. Beat in remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Add marshmallow creme and mix until combined.
7. Place filling in a pastry bag or freezer zip-top bag and cut off tip. Pipe filling on one half of cookies. Top with remaining cookies.
8. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow cookies and icing to set.