Super-Duper Sandwich Cookies

Cookie:
2 boxes chocolate cake mix
1 1/2 cup shortening (or margarine)
4 eggs

Mix well. Roll dough into small balls the size of a quarter. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in an oven at 350° for 12 minutes. Let set on pan for 1 minute. Allow to cool on cookie sheet before frosting (about 10 minutes). Frost the bottom of one cookie with a filling of your choice and top with another cookie of similar shape and size.

Cream Cheese Frosting
1 8 oz package cream cheese
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup margarine

Vanilla Frosting
1 1/2 cup butter; softened
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup milk
5 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp vanilla

Peanut Butter Frosting
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3 Tbsp milk, or as needed
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Alterations: Use any flavor cake mix, with any filling of your choice. Alter the vanilla frosting by using 1 tsp mint, almond, maple, or any other desired flavoring extract. Use food coloring to alter the color of the filling for a more festive or colorful option.

Recipe from Amelia Karpowitz