Categories: Cookies, Dessert

Ingredients

• *1 box of strawberry-flavored cake mix
• *1 large egg
• *1/4 cup oil
• *1/4 to 1/3 cup water (start with 1/4 cup and add the extra if needed)
• *1 (8-oz.) container cream cheese at room temperature
• *3 cups powdered sugar
• *1/4 cup milk
• *2 drops red food coloring
• *Pink sprinkles or edible pearls (optional)

Directions

1. *Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a cookie sheet, line with parchment paper, or use a Silpat (what I did).

2. *In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, egg, oil and water. Stir by hand until ingredients are evenly combined. Scoop dough by tablespoon portions and roll between your hands to make a smooth ball. Set on a baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.

3. *Bake for 13 to 16 minutes, until slightly crackled on top and just lightly golden around the edges. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.

4. *Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the powdered sugar, milk and red food coloring. Continue to beat until smooth. Spread on top of cookies and beat until well combined.

5. *Spread frosting atop of cooled cookies and garnish with pink sprinkles and/or edible pearls, if desired.

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