Sunday, July 17, 2011

Delicious Chocolate Sandwich Cookies


Ingredients:
2 packages Devils Food Cake Mix
1 cup canola oil
4 eggs
Filling:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the cake mixes, oil and eggs until well blended.
Roll into 1" balls.
Place 2" apart on ungreased baking sheets.  Do not flatten
Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until set.
Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
Beat in confectioners sugar and vanilla until smooth.
Spread this on the bottom of half of the cookies; top with a remaining cookie
Store in refrigerator.
Makes about 6 dozen

Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home

Friday, July 15, 2011

Duck Tape Flower Pen


Supplies:  Duck Tape, Pen, and Scissors (optional)
Instructions:  
Step 1:  Choose a pen, take the cap off and cut or tear a piece of duck tape as long as the main part of the pen
Step 2:  Slowly wrap the duck tape around the pen
Step 3:  Cut or tear a 2" duck tape strip
Step 4:  Fold the corner over to make a L and then fold the other corner over to make a pyramid
Step 5:  Slowly wrap this piece around the top of the pen
Step 6:  Continue doing Step 4 until the flower is full and looks beautiful like a rose!

Idea by duckbrand.com