Devil's Food Cream Cheese Cookies

1/4 cup softened butter or margarine
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (18.5 ounce) box devil's food cake mix

Cream butter and cheese. Blend in egg and vanilla extract. Add dry cake mix, 1/3 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Cover; chill 30 minutes.

Drop by scant teaspoonsful onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool slightly before removing from baking sheet.

Makes 6 to 8 dozen.