Celebration Cookies

By mitzzy

As easy as 1, 2, 3, these cookies go together in no time. Not only that, but they make fabulous party favors

Ingredients

• 1 box white or yellow cake mix
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1 container Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy frosting (any flavor)

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix about half of the dry cake mix and remaining ingredients except frosting, using spoon, until thoroughly mixed. Stir in remaining cake mix. Break up any lumps with fork.
2. Divide dough in half. Roll each half 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board with cloth-covered rolling pin. Cut dough with 2 1/2-inch bell- or heart-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
3. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or just until set (centers will be soft). Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Decorate cookies as desired with frosting. Store loosely covered at room temperature.
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