Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies bake evenly.
Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat them together until creamy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract.
Step 3: Incorporate the Cake Mix - Gradually add the box of white cake mix to your wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 4: Color the Dough - Divide the cookie dough into smaller bowls and add NEON food coloring to each bowl, mixing until desired vibrancy is achieved.
Step 5: Scoop the Dough - Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each scoop.
Step 6: Add the Eyeballs - Gently press a few candy eyeballs into the top of each cookie dough scoop before baking.
Step 7: Bake! - Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the center remains soft.
Step 8: Cool and Serve - Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
