Yesterday I was told you about the clearance deals I picked up at Target and promised to show you the cookies I made with my 50 cent sugar cookie mix and 90% off peppermint frosting. I made these cute little sandwich cookies. They are reminiscent of one of my favorite Christmas cookies, that I didn’t have time to make this year, minty cream wafers.
I mixed up the cookie dough like the directions said and added Red (No-Taste) Icing Color until it was the color I wanted.
The dough was pretty thick so I had to use my hands to knead the dough until the color was even.
I rolled small balls of dough with my hands and baked per the instructions on the box.
Luckily they came out pretty uniform in size.
After letting them cool, I spread peppermint frosting on one cookie and topped with a second cookie. I matched them up according to size before frosting them. Then, I sprinkled the frosting with Shimmer Silver Cupcake Gems from CakeMate.I have 2 boxes of sugar cookie dough left and I am trying to figure out what to make with them because I need to bring cookies to church on Sunday! I will try to post my second batch of clearance cookies next week.
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The Three Little Piglets says
January 24, 2012 at 4:08 amI always love when you make something delicious that was a total bargain! I bought some Betty Crocker cookie mix last year after Christmas for 10 cents a bag, and I did all kinds of stuff with it. It was a fun challenge to see just how far I could take it!
Meg {henninglove} says
January 23, 2012 at 6:55 pmyum!! these look amazing tonia. and i love how you use the decorating sugar
Gallamore West says
January 23, 2012 at 5:27 amThose are adorable!
xo,
Laurie @ Gallamore West
p.s. Minnesota… brr!! When you commented that it was -5 on my blog the other day, I wanted to ask where you live but didn’t want to seem like a crazy stalker. Glad you answered my question w/out me looking like a crazy! 🙂
Bridget says
January 21, 2012 at 5:32 pmThese are cute! And perfect for Valentine’s Day. I’m your newest follower, I can’t wait to check out the rest of your blog. I’d love it if you could follow me back @http://bridgetbakes.blogspot.com/
Mindie Hilton says
January 21, 2012 at 2:30 pmI love your pretty Valentine cookies, or as I call them whoopie pies.
Besides my weekly Anything goes Fri-Monday linky, I am hosting a Valentine contest with some great prizes. I hope you will link up for a chance to win.
http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/
jane says
January 20, 2012 at 5:32 pmthose look delicious.
Venassa says
January 20, 2012 at 12:49 amWow you are so making me drool! I’d love to try these.
vb-creations.blogspot.com
Reannah @ {Shaped by Grace} says
January 19, 2012 at 4:29 pmOh my goodness! Those look delicious! I love the look with the sprinkles around the side! Great idea! I also love the Valentine decoration you made out of Christmas ornaments below!! Great job girly!! Hope you are staying warm this winter! :):) xo, Reannah
Jennifer @ Delightfully Noted says
January 19, 2012 at 1:51 amI’m obsessed with the look of pink cookies right now! I’ve never made cookie sandwhiches but that may need to change soon!
Elle Sees says
January 18, 2012 at 4:19 pmWhat a great way to fake the look of a macaron! Cute.
Our Delightful Home says
January 18, 2012 at 3:51 pmJust in time for Valentine Day! Thanks for sharing.
~Mrs. Delightful
ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
Katie J. says
January 18, 2012 at 3:10 pmUmm excuse me…but these look soooo good!! I cant wait to try them out. Stopping by from It’s Overflowing and just started following you. Thank you for sharing.
Katie
littlebeckyhomecky.blogspot.com
sherri lynn says
January 18, 2012 at 2:45 pmSo cute! there was a similar idea in this month’s Food Network magazine that I thought about trying! Sandwich cookies are so fun 🙂
Lindsay says
January 18, 2012 at 1:34 pmThese look great! What fun little cookies to enjoy!
Anne @ Domesblissity says
January 18, 2012 at 1:01 pmThey don’t even look real Tonia! They are just perfect and a great way to make a plain packet mix into something a little special (or grand in your case). Just beautiful!
Anne xx
Crystal says
January 18, 2012 at 8:05 amHi Tonia! I’m coming over from SF and your newest follower. These look delicious and what a great deal you got!
Crystal
apumpkinandaprincess.blogspot.com
Eve Stein says
January 18, 2012 at 5:52 amYUM – YUM – YUM!! I love the little sprinkles too! 😀
Jay says
January 18, 2012 at 5:06 amwow…looks scrumptiously tasty..
excellent presentation..
just found your space..love your space..
great recipe collection with stunning cliks..
Am your happy follower now.;)
do stop by mine sometime..
Tasty Appetite
Lindsay @ Delighted Momma says
January 18, 2012 at 4:50 amSuch a cute idea! You really did score on some amazing deals