Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies that are soft, chewy, and irresistibly delicious. Made with a yellow cake mix, cream cheese, and a sprinkle of holiday cheer, these cookies are perfect for any holiday gathering or cookie exchange.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Rolling:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- red and green sprinkles or sanding sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and cake mix, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the dough: Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes for easier handling. Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls, coat in powdered sugar, and decorate with sprinkles.
- Bake: Place the cookie balls on the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are gooey. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep the cookies gooey inside.
- Customize with different sprinkles or cake mix flavors for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
