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Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies

Irresistible Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies You’ll Adore

These Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and utterly delightful, making them a perfect festive treat.
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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 Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 8 ounces Full-Fat Cream Cheese Avoid tub varieties for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Contributes richness.
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with unsweetened applesauce for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Substitute with almond or peppermint extract if desired.
  • 1 box (15.25 ounces) Yellow Cake Mix Can be swapped for vanilla or white cake mix.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For coating the cookies.
  • 1/2 cup Holiday Sprinkles Optional, can be replaced with chocolate chips or crushed candy canes.

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat together the cream cheese, softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gradually mix in the yellow cake mix until a thick dough forms, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  4. Gently fold in the holiday sprinkles, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. After chilling, scoop the dough into 1.5-inch balls and roll each one in powdered sugar.
  7. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For gluten-free option, use gluten-free cake mix. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

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