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Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies
Aria West

Irresistibly Soft Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies Recipe

Have you ever tasted a cookie that feels like a warm hug on a chilly winter night? These Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and the perfect treat for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup holiday sprinkles
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla extract, beat until smooth.
  3. Gradually stir in yellow cake mix until a thick dough forms.
  4. Fold in holiday sprinkles gently.
  5. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Use a cookie scoop to portion dough into 1 ½-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 10g

Notes

  • Use block cream cheese for gooey texture.
  • Chill the dough for better handling.
  • Measure cake mix carefully.
  • Avoid overmixing when adding sprinkles.
  • Customize flavors with extracts or mix-ins.

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