Easy Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies 🎄
These easy Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are a festive treat, perfect for holiday gatherings. With a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a delicious cake mix base, they're quick to make and adorned with colorful sprinkles.
Equipment
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Electric Mixer
- Large Bowl
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 ounce)
- 1/2 cup festive holiday sprinkles
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- 1. Get Ready to Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper – this makes cleanup a breeze!
- 2. Mix the Wet Stuff: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla extract until everything is wonderfully smooth and creamy.
- 3. Add the Cake Mix: Slowly mix in the yellow cake mix. Keep stirring until a thick, slightly sticky dough forms. Don't worry, sticky is good for gooey cookies!
- 4. Fold in the Fun: Gently fold in your holiday sprinkles. Be careful not to overmix, so the colors stay vibrant and don't bleed into the dough.
- 5. Chill Out: Pop the dough in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes. This makes it much easier to handle and roll.
- 6. Roll 'Em Up: Scoop out about 1.5-inch balls of dough. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until it's completely coated.
- 7. Bake to Perfection: Place the coated dough balls on your prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them. Bake for 10-12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers should still be deliciously soft. This is key for that gooey texture!
- 8. Cool Down: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling completely. Enjoy your festive, gooey treats!
Notes
These cookies are a fantastic addition to any holiday spread, easy to make and irresistibly gooey!
Nutrition Information (per cookie):
Calories: 103 kcal
Total Carbs: 16g
Net Carbs: 15.8g
Fats: 4g
Protein: 2g
Calories: 103 kcal
Total Carbs: 16g
Net Carbs: 15.8g
Fats: 4g
Protein: 2g
