Deliciously Soft Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the delightful taste of Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies, featuring a gooey cream cheese center and powdered sugar coating.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 12

Chill Time 30

Total Time 1 12

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dough

15.25 ounces yellow cake mix Gluten-free cake mix works great for gluten-free version.
0.5 cups unsalted butter Ensure it's softened.
8 ounces cream cheese Full-fat recommended for best results.
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Choose pure for authentic taste.

For the Coating

1 cup powdered sugar Sugar-free option can be used.
red and green sprinkles Optional garnish for decoration.

Equipment

mixing bowl
electric mixer
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper

Method

Preparation Steps

Cream together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and ½ cup of softened unsalted butter until smooth and fluffy.
Mix in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Gradually add in half of the 15.25-ounce box of yellow cake mix, then the remaining cake mix until thick and sticky.
Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Shape the chilled dough into balls and coat in powdered sugar.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set and centers are soft.
Let cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the dough for best results and slightly underbake for a gooey center.

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