Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl add powdered sugar and set aside for later.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine, cake mix, cool whip, egg and vanilla. The dough will be sticky. Separate dough in half and put in separate bowls. Add food coloring until it is the desired color.

Step 3

Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to make balls of dough and roll in powdered sugar. Place on baking sheet, keeping cookies 2 inches apart, they will spread.

Step 4

Cook for 12-15 minutes until cookies are set, they will still be soft in the center. Let cool for about 4-5 minutes remove from baking sheet and put on plate or wire rack.