Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies: The Best Festive Treat You’ll Love
These Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are the ultimate festive treat, combining a deliciously soft, gooey center with a light dusting of powdered sugar for a delightful holiday indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, softened butter, and egg until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold the cream cheese mixture into the cake mix until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, add red and green sprinkles on top before baking.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg