Homemade Oreo Cookies

I know these have “Oreo” in the name…but they are SO much better than that. I have to be careful about making these, because I really can’t control myself around these. Neither can anyone else in my family. These are super fun to bring to family reunions or get togethers. You can make a big batch ahead of time and freeze them.

Two 18-ounce packages devil's food cake mix
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup vegetable oil
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil. Beat with an electric mixer at low speed until completely combined. The batter will be very stiff. Pinch off pieces of batter and roll into 1-inch balls. Place 1-inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets and flatten slightly with fingertips. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until a slight indentation remains when lightly touched. Remove immediately from the cookie sheets with a spatula and cool on wire racks.

3. In a small glass mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter until completely blended. Gradually add the sugar and vanilla and mix at low speed until the icing is smooth. Spread icing on half the cookies and top with the remaining cookies. Store in the refrigerator in large resealable plastic bags.

These freeze well too!

Makes about 4 dozen