Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- Powdered sugar, for coating
- Food coloring (preferably neon for vibrancy)
- Candy eyeballs, for decoration
Instructions
- Cream together butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and egg, mix until combined.
- Gradually add white cake mix until just combined.
- Divide batter and mix in food coloring of choice.
- Chill dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough into balls and coat with powdered sugar.
- Place on a greased baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Press candy eyeballs onto warm cookies before cooling.
Notes
Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easier mixing.
Chilling the dough enhances texture, so do not skip this step.
Use high-quality food coloring for vibrant cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 6.5
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20