Festive Tree Cake

25 Holiday Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, divided use
1 (18.25-ounce) package white cake mix with pudding in the mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large egg whites
1 (4.25-ounce) tube green decorating icing
11 Life Savers Gummies, any flavor
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350øF.
2. Coarsely chop 15 of the cookies.
3. Beat cake mix, water, oil and egg whites in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed just until moistened. Beat 2 minutes on high speed. Stir in chopped cookies. Pour into greased and floured 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
4. Cut 8 of the remaining cookies in half; arrange in rows in trianglular shape over batter to resemble a tree, pressing cut side of each cookie gently into batter. Place 1 of the remaining whole cookies at the top of the tree for the star and remaining whole cookie at the bottom of the tree for the trunk.
5. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
6. Remove cake from pan; place on large plate or tray. Decorate with decorating icing and candies as desired.
7. Sprinkle with powered sugar. Cut into 16 squares to serve.

Makes 16 servings.

Special Extra:
Add other decorations, such as colored sprinkles or your favorite candies.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories 300, Total fat 12g, Saturated fat 2g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 350mg, Carbohydrate 45g, Dietary fiber 1g, Sugars 28g, Protein 3g, Vitamin A 0%DV, Vitamin C 0%DV,
Calcium 6%DV, Iron 6%DV.

Festive Tree Cake

25 Holiday Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, divided use
1 (18.25-ounce) package white cake mix with pudding in the mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large egg whites
1 (4.25-ounce) tube green decorating icing
11 Life Savers Gummies, any flavor
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350øF.
2. Coarsely chop 15 of the cookies.
3. Beat cake mix, water, oil and egg whites in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed just until moistened. Beat 2 minutes on high speed. Stir in chopped cookies. Pour into greased and floured 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
4. Cut 8 of the remaining cookies in half; arrange in rows in trianglular shape over batter to resemble a tree, pressing cut side of each cookie gently into batter. Place 1 of the remaining whole cookies at the top of the tree for the star and remaining whole cookie at the bottom of the tree for the trunk.
5. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
6. Remove cake from pan; place on large plate or tray. Decorate with decorating icing and candies as desired.
7. Sprinkle with powered sugar. Cut into 16 squares to serve.

Makes 16 servings.

Special Extra:
Add other decorations, such as colored sprinkles or your favorite candies.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories 300, Total fat 12g, Saturated fat 2g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 350mg, Carbohydrate 45g, Dietary fiber 1g, Sugars 28g, Protein 3g, Vitamin A 0%DV, Vitamin C 0%DV,
Calcium 6%DV, Iron 6%DV.

Festive Tree Cake

25 Holiday Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, divided use
1 (18.25-ounce) package white cake mix with pudding in the mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large egg whites
1 (4.25-ounce) tube green decorating icing
11 Life Savers Gummies, any flavor
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350øF.
2. Coarsely chop 15 of the cookies.
3. Beat cake mix, water, oil and egg whites in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed just until moistened. Beat 2 minutes on high speed. Stir in chopped cookies. Pour into greased and floured 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
4. Cut 8 of the remaining cookies in half; arrange in rows in trianglular shape over batter to resemble a tree, pressing cut side of each cookie gently into batter. Place 1 of the remaining whole cookies at the top of the tree for the star and remaining whole cookie at the bottom of the tree for the trunk.
5. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
6. Remove cake from pan; place on large plate or tray. Decorate with decorating icing and candies as desired.
7. Sprinkle with powered sugar. Cut into 16 squares to serve.

Makes 16 servings.

Special Extra:
Add other decorations, such as colored sprinkles or your favorite candies.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories 300, Total fat 12g, Saturated fat 2g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 350mg, Carbohydrate 45g, Dietary fiber 1g, Sugars 28g, Protein 3g, Vitamin A 0%DV, Vitamin C 0%DV,
Calcium 6%DV, Iron 6%DV.

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