Gather your autumn cookie cutters and decorate these cookies made from your favorite cake mix flavor. It’s sure to be a good time!

1 package Super Moist chocolate, white or yellow cake mix 
1/3 cup shortening 
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 
1/2 teaspoon vanilla 
1 egg 
Heat oven to 375ºF. Stir together about half of the cake mix { dry }, the shortening, butter, vanilla and egg in large bowl thoroughly, using a spoon. Stir in remaining cake mix. Divide dough in half. Roll each half 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured covered board, using a cloth - covered rolling pin. 
Cut into desired shapes with 2 1/2-inch cookie cutters; cut designs in cookies if desired, using sharp knife. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or just until set { centers will be soft }. Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet. Immediately make hole in tops of some cookies, using end of plastic straw; trim any cut edges with sharp knife to straighten. Cool completely on wire rack. 
Tie ribbon or yarn through holes to hang. Hang ornaments on tree branches anchored in a pot or on a autumn tree { available at craft stores }. Decorate remaining cookies as desired. Makes 3 dozen cookies.