Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silpat.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine cake mix with butter, egg and extract. Stir with spoon to mix well. Add food coloring until desired color is reached. Stir in baking chips.

Step 3

Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, place mounds of dough 2" apart on prepared cookie sheets. Press down slightly with back of spoon.

Step 4

Bake 8-10 minutes. Do not overbake as cookies will turn crisper as they cool.

Step 5

Place cookie sheets on wire racks for 3-5 minutes then remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely.