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Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies

Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies: Soft, Chewy Holiday Treats

Enjoy the deliciously soft Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies, a crowd-pleasing holiday treat with a gooey center.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 8 oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese Softened
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 Large Egg Can swap for unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Or peppermint extract for a twist
  • 15.25 oz Yellow Cake Mix Can substitute with white or vanilla mix
For the Topping
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar For rolling dough balls
  • 0.5 cup Holiday Sprinkles Optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add egg and vanilla and mix until fluffy.
  3. Gradually stir in cake mix until a thick, uniform dough forms.
  4. Fold in holiday sprinkles gently until evenly distributed.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Form dough balls about 1.5 inches in diameter and roll in powdered sugar.
  7. Place dough balls on baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use block-style cream cheese and monitor baking time closely to maintain a gooey center. Don't skip chilling the dough to ensure cookies hold their shape.