Growing up, these were my absolute favorite cookies, courtesy of my mom. Now that I'm older, they're still a favorite... because they're delicious and so easy to make! These cookies are too good to resist. They melt in your mouth, and are an instant crowd pleaser for any event!
Mom's Cream Cheese Cookies
Makes 4 - 5 dozen.
Ingredients:
8 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup butter
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 pkg yellow cake mix
1 pkg candied cherries
Method:
1. Cream first 4 ingredients.
2. Add cake mix 1/3 at a time and mix in.
3. Preheat oven to 375.
4. Drop level tsps onto baking sheet and place 1/4 candied cherry in the center.
5. Bake for about 10 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
What are some of your favorite cookies? What other recipes do you use cream cheese for?
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