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Delicious Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies for Your Holiday Cheer

Delicious Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies for Holiday Cheer

Delicious Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies bring holiday cheer with their soft, chewy texture and gooey centers.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese Use block-style for best texture.
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter Ensure it's softened for ease of mixing.
  • 1 large egg Binds the ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Consider using almond or peppermint for a twist.
  • 1 box yellow cake mix Substitute with vanilla or white cake mix if desired.
For the Coating
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar For rolling the dough balls.
  • 1 cup holiday sprinkles Add festive flair and color.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and unsalted butter, blending until smooth and creamy for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy and well combined for about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Gradually incorporate the yellow cake mix into the wet ingredients, stirring until a thick dough forms.
  5. Fold in the holiday sprinkles, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls and coat generously with powdered sugar.
  8. Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Use block-style cream cheese for best results. Chill dough for a perfect gooey center. Customize with different cake mixes or mix-ins for variety.

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