Description
These festive Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies have a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture enhanced with cream cheese and holiday sprinkles. They’re perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday gatherings, or simply enjoying at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
- ½ cup holiday sprinkles
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
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Prepare for Baking:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. -
Mix the Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until smooth.
Gradually stir in the cake mix until a thick dough forms.
Gently fold in the holiday sprinkles, being careful not to overmix to prevent color bleeding. -
Chill the Dough:
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle. -
Form the Cookies:
Scoop out 1½-inch balls of dough and roll each one in powdered sugar until fully coated.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. -
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers look slightly soft. -
Cool:
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Storage and Freezing:
- Store: Keep cookies in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Place cookies in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Notes
- You can use any sprinkles you like to match your holiday theme.
- For an extra soft texture, ensure the cookies are slightly underbaked in the center.
- The dough can be refrigerated overnight, but be sure to bring it to room temperature before rolling into balls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 103kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg