Description
These soft and gooey butter cookies are perfect for the holiday season! Made with cream cheese and yellow cake mix, these cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Topped with powdered sugar and festive holiday sprinkles, they’re sure to be a hit at your Christmas gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup holiday sprinkles (red and green, optional)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. -
Make the Dough:
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Gradually add the cake mix, mixing until a thick, sticky dough forms. Fold in the holiday sprinkles, if using. -
Shape the Cookies:
Place powdered sugar in a small bowl. Scoop the dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, then roll each ball in the powdered sugar to coat fully. -
Bake:
Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops have a crinkle appearance. The cookies should still be soft in the center. -
Cool and Serve:
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy your soft, ooey-gooey holiday cookies!
Notes
- These cookies can be made with any flavor of cake mix for a fun twist!
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg