Easy Festive Gooey Butter Cookies ✨🎄
These delightful Gooey Butter Cookies are incredibly easy to make and perfect for any holiday celebration. With a soft, gooey center and a sweet, crackled crust, they're sure to bring festive cheer!
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 8 ounces full-fat brick-style cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box yellow cake mix 15.25 ounce
- 1/2 cup festive holiday sprinkles
For Coating
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Get Ready: Preheat your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; this makes cleanup a breeze!
- Whip Up the Base: In a spacious bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is beautifully smooth and creamy.
- Introduce the Cake Mix: Gently stir in the yellow cake mix until a thick, yet sticky dough forms. Be careful not to overmix; just combine until uniform.
- Add Festive Sparkle: Delicately fold in the holiday sprinkles. Mix just enough to distribute them, as overmixing can cause their colors to bleed into your lovely dough.
- Roll into Sweetness: Scoop the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Then, roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until it's completely coated. This step gives them their signature crackled, sweet crust!
- Bake to Perfection: Arrange the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly set, but the centers still look delightfully soft and gooey.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling. Get ready to enjoy these simple, festive treats!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 120 kcal
Total Carbs: 16g
Net Carbs: 16g
Fats: 6g
Protein: 1g
Calories: 120 kcal
Total Carbs: 16g
Net Carbs: 16g
Fats: 6g
Protein: 1g
