Peppermint Brownie Sandwich Cookie

Servings: 12

Ingredients:

• 1 box Pillsbury Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix
• ¼ cup Pillsbury All-Purpose Flour
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2½ cups powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¾ teaspoon peppermint extract
• ⅓ cup crushed peppermint candies

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF (325ºF for convection).
2. Whisk together Pillsbury Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix and all-purpose flour. Whisk in
   vegetable oil, water, and eggs.
3. Using a tablespoon-size cookie scoop, scoop dough onto parchment-lined sheet trays,
   leaving about two inches of space between each cookie.
4. Bake for 9 minutes or until cookies are set. Let cool completely.
5. Place butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, kosher salt, and peppermint extract in a
   bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth.
6. Spread peppermint frosting on the flat side of a brownie cookie. Top with another
   brownie cookie to make a sandwich. Spoon crushed peppermint candies along the
   edges of the frosting for garnish. Enjoy!