Easy Festive Cream Cheese Cookies 🎉
These delightful cream cheese cookies are easy to make and perfect for any festive occasion! With a rich, soft texture from cream cheese and butter, and a fun pop of color from holiday sprinkles, they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Simply mix, chill, roll in powdered sugar, and bake.
Equipment
- Electric Mixer
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 ounce, standard size)
- 0.5 cup vibrant holiday sprinkles
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- 1. Get Ready: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- 2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a spacious bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer until wonderfully smooth and creamy.
- 3. Add Cake Mix: Gently mix in the yellow cake mix until a thick, uniform dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix!
- 4. Fold in Sprinkles: Carefully fold in the festive holiday sprinkles. Mix just enough to distribute them, helping their colors stay bright.
- 5. Chill & Roll: For easier handling, chill your dough for at least 30 minutes. Then, scoop the dough into 1.5-inch balls and roll each one generously in powdered sugar until fully coated all around.
- 6. Bake: Arrange the coated dough balls on your prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them. Bake for 10-12 minutes, just until the edges are lightly set and the centers still look wonderfully soft.
- 7. Cool: Allow these delicious cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before gently moving them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per cookie):
Calories: 120 kcal
Total Carbs: 16g
Net Carbs: 15.8g
Fats: 6g
Protein: 1g
Calories: 120 kcal
Total Carbs: 16g
Net Carbs: 15.8g
Fats: 6g
Protein: 1g
