Step 1

Combine butter, egg, vanilla, and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl and beat until thoroughly combined.

Step 2

Add cake mix, half of the box at a time, stirring just until combined.

Step 3

Stir in colored jimmies or sprinkles.

Step 4

Refrigerate the cookie for at least one hour.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 6

Scoop out cookie dough and roll into balls.

Step 7

Place dough balls onto a parchment lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to flatten the cookie dough into a disc-shape. Or leave as a ball if you want a more rounded cookie.

Step 8

Bake for 9 minutes - you don't want the cookies to brown at all!

Step 9

Let the cookies cool on a baking sheet for several minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days.