Description
These Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are a festive and delicious treat perfect for the holiday season. Made with cream cheese, butter, and yellow cake mix, these cookies boast a soft, gooey center and a delightful powdered sugar coating. Decorated with red and green sprinkles, they add a cheerful touch to any holiday cookie platter.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Optional Decoration
- Red and green sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. Gradually add the cake mix and stir until a thick, sticky dough forms.
- Chill the dough: Cover the dough and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up, which makes it easier to handle when shaping the cookies.
- Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated, then place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add sprinkles: If desired, gently press red and green sprinkles on top of each cookie for a festive look.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are just set but the centers remain soft and gooey.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overbake—cookies should remain soft and gooey in the center.
- Try different cake mix flavors such as red velvet or funfetti for a unique twist.
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading and to achieve the perfect texture.
- Use parchment paper to make cleanup easier and prevent burning on the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
