Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (17.5 oz) bag oatmeal cookie mix, such as Betty Crocker
1 None egg
7 tbsp butter, softened
4 oz almond paste, grated
4 oz cream cheese, softened
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups red decortating sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
In a large bowl, mix cookie mix, egg, 4 tbsp butter and grated almond paste until combined. Roll into 52 balls and place 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Flatten slightly then bake for 7-8 mins. Let cool completely on wire racks.
Meanwhile, in a mixer, beat cream cheese, remaining butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add sugar until combined. Spoon 1/2 tbsp cream cheese onto 26 cookies. Sandwich with remaining cookies.