Description
Indulge in the festive joy of Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies, a delightful treat that promises to charm everyone at your holiday gatherings. With a rich cream cheese base and colorful sprinkles, these cookies offer a soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for cookie exchanges or cozy family celebrations, they are not only easy to make but also come together quickly with just a few simple ingredients. Imagine serving these delicious cookies on a colorful platter or gifting them in charming bags—this recipe will surely become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (15.25 ounce) box of yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually stir in the yellow cake mix to form a thick dough.
- Gently fold in the holiday sprinkles.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop out about 1½-inch balls of dough and roll them in powdered sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg