Sinfully Rich... Velvety Goodness

Stressed out from life? Why not take a break and enjoy the rich, silky, deliciousness of a red velvet cake... on the GO? You heard correctly... You can take these small, bite-size cookies anywhere and consume them at anytime. It's easy to bake and to die for!!! Bon Appétit :D

Ingredients:

Serving Size: 5 - 7

• 1 (8 ounce) brick cream cheese, room temperature
  
• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature (1 stick)
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 (18 ounce) box red velvet cake mix
• confectioners' sugar, for rolling and dusting
  

Directions: Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 17 mins

1. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2. Beat in the egg.
3. Beat in the vanilla extract.
4. Beat in the cake mix.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up so it’ll be easier to roll the batter into balls.
6. After the batter has chilled, you're ready to make the cookies.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
8. Roll the chilled batter into tablespoon-sized balls.
9. Roll them in confectioner's sugar.
10. Place on an non-greased cookie sheet; 2 inches apart.
11. Bake for 12 minutes. The cookies should remain soft and gooey.
12. Cool completely and sprinkle with more confectioners' sugar (if desired).

* To make these sinfully delicious and rich, top them with Bev's Cream Cheese Frosting.