Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies, where festive cheer meets sweet indulgence. These soft and gooey treats, enriched with cream cheese, melt in your mouth and are perfect for cookie exchanges or holiday gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and a dash of colorful sprinkles, you can create cookies that bring joy to friends and family alike. Ideal for any holiday occasion, these cookies are not only easy to make but also fun to customize with your favorite flavors. Whether you’re baking for loved ones or treating yourself, these cookies will surely become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
- ½ cup holiday sprinkles
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the yellow cake mix until a thick dough forms.
- Gently fold in the holiday sprinkles without overmixing.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop out portions of dough and roll into balls, coating them in powdered sugar.
- Bake on prepared sheets for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cooling before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (22g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 16mg