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1. Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat, and set aside.
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2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, egg, oil and water. Stir by hand with a wooden spoon until everything is evenly combined. If the batter becomes too thick, add water 1 tablespoon at a time.
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3. Scoop dough with a medium-sized cookie scoop into the palm of your hands and form into a ball. Place on baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
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4. Bake for 13-16 minutes, until slightly crackled on the top and the edges are starting to turn golden.
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5. In the meantime, while the cookies are baking, prepare the frosting by beating the cream cheese in a bowl of a stand mixer until smooth. Add in the powdered sugar, milk, and red food coloring. Continue to beat until color starts to form and everything is smooth. Set aside.
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6. When cookies are done baking, let sit on cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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7. Once cookies are completely cool, spread frosting atop the cookies and then garnish with sprinkles.
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8. Keep cookies in an airtight container. You may choose to put them in the fridge because of the cream cheese or let them sit out (if there are any left!). I didn't let my cookies sit out for more than 3 days.
