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Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 32 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

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  • 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

  1. Prepare for Baking:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
    Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Bake:
    Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers look slightly soft.
  6. 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