Making cookie-shaped cake pucks is a fun and creative way to combine cake and cookies! 

Here’s a simple recipe to guide you through the process:

*Ingredients For the Cake:

– 1 box of cake mix (any flavor)
– Ingredients required on the box (usually water, oil, and eggs)
– Optional: Flavoring extracts (vanilla, almond, etc.)

*For the Frosting:
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 4 cups powdered sugar
– 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Food coloring (optional)

*To Decorate:
– Sprinkles, chocolate chips, or any other toppings you like

*Instructions

*Step 1: Bake the Cake
1. **Prepare Cake Mixture**: Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box. Prepare the cake batter as directed on the packaging.
2. **Pour into Pan**: Pour the cake batter into a greased, round cake pan or a flat baking dish. A 9×13 inch pan works well for easier cutting.
3. **Bake**: Bake according to the package instructions. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
4. **Cool**: Once baked, let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

* Step 2: Make the Frosting
1. **Cream Butter**: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
2. **Add Sugar**: Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing at low speed until well combined.
3. **Add Liquid**: Add the heavy cream (or milk) and vanilla extract. Beat on high until light and fluffy, adjusting the consistency with more milk or sugar as needed.
4. **Color (Optional)**: If desired, add food coloring to make the frosting more visually appealing.

#### Step 3: Cut the Cake
1. **Prepare the Shapes**: After the cake has cooled, take a cookie cutter and cut out shapes from the cake. You can use any cookie cutter shape you desire (round, star, heart, etc.).
2. **Even Out Edges**: If desired, trim the edges to make the shapes more uniform.

*Step 4: Assemble the Cake Pucks
1. **Frosting Layers**: Place one shaped cake on a serving plate. Use a spatula or piping bag to add a layer of frosting on top, then add another cake layer. Repeat for as many layers as you want.
2. **Frost the Outside**: Once you have your desired number of layers, use the remaining frosting to cover the outside of the cake puck.
3. **Decorate**: Add sprinkles, chocolate chips, or toppings to the frosting for extra texture and visual appeal.

*Step 5: Chill and Serve
1. **Chill**: To help the cake pucks set, place them in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
2. **Serve**: Once chilled, slice and serve your cookie-shaped cake pucks!

*Tips
– Feel free to get creative with flavors by mixing different cake and frosting combinations.
– These make great party treats; you can even let guests decorate their cake pucks!
– Leftover cake scraps can be turned into cake pops or used for truffles.

Enjoy your deliciously fun cookie-shaped cake pucks!