Description
Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies These Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Made with cream cheese and cake mix, they’re super easy to whip up and perfect for the holidays. Decorate with festive sprinkles for extra Christmas cheer!
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow or vanilla cake mix
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- 1/4 cup red and green sprinkles
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until fully combined.
- Add Cake Mix: Gradually mix in the cake mix until a soft dough forms. Stir in the red and green sprinkles.
- Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (this helps the cookies hold their shape).
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form the Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in powdered sugar.
- Bake: Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Cool & Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with extra powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Chill the dough for best results—this prevents spreading.
- Use different cake mix flavors (red velvet or chocolate work great, too!).
- Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~120
- Sugar: ~10g
- Sodium: ~90mg
- Fat: ~6g
- Saturated Fat: ~3g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: ~1g
- Cholesterol: ~15mg