Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies

1 box white or yellow cake mix, (flavored cake mixes may also be used)

2 eggs, whisked

1/3 c. butter, melted

Glaze:

1/4 c. butter

1/2 c. sugar

1 T. water

1 t. vanilla or other flavors to match cake mix

food color gel, optional (gel doesn't break down and has more vibrant colors even after baking)

powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350. Combine cookie ingredients and mix well. Dough will be thick. Use a cookie scoop (1 T.) to make small balls. Place dough balls on parchment paper lined baking sheets. Bake 7-8 minutes. Remove from oven. Cool 4-5 minutes. Combine glaze ingredients in small saucepan. Cook until all of sugar is dissolved about 4 minutes on medium low heat. Be sure to whisk the entire time.  Spoon 1 t. of glaze onto each cookie and spread out. Add food coloring to glaze divided into separate  bowls before placing on cookies, for a more festive look, if desired. Let glaze set & sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired. Keep in airtight container.

after baking and glazing: