1 pkg. yellow cake mix
1 egg
3/4 c. Crisco, melted & cooled
2 tbsp. milk

Combine ingredients in bowl. Put into refrigerator for 2 hours. Preheat oven at 350 degrees. Roll chilled dough out on lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into shapes with floured cookie cutters. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees or until edges start to brown. Makes 5-6 dozen medium cookies.

ICING:

3 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. powdered sugar
Dash of salt
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. milk

Blend ingredients together until smooth. Add food coloring if desired. Spread over cooled cookies.