Instructions: Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Add vanilla and egg yolk, beating well. Add cake mix, and beat until blended. Stir in red food coloring.

Shape dough into 30 (1 1/2-inch) balls, and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Shape remaining dough into 30 (1/2-inch) balls; attach to larger balls on baking sheet. Decorate head and body of ladybugs with candy sprinkles.

Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

This recipe yields 30 ladybugs.

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