Mom and I took up cake decorating. Funfetti was our favorite cake, so we used the mix to make cutout cookies. Plain or decorated, they’re a favorite at parties.
—DANIELLE DEMARCO BASKING RIDGE, NJ
PREP: 15 MIN. + CHILLING • BAKE: 10 MIN./BATCH + COOLING • MAKES: ABOUT 2 DOZEN
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package Funfetti cake mix
1. In a large bowl, beat butter, eggs and vanilla until combined. Beat in cake mix. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 hours or until firm enough to roll.
2. Preheat oven to 350°. On a well-floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2 1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate as desired.
FREEZE OPTION Transfer the dough to a resealable plastic freezer bag; freeze. To use, thaw the dough in the refrigerator until soft enough to roll. Prepare and bake cookies as directed; decorate as desired.