Description
Irresistible Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies for a Sweet Holiday Season
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ to 1 cup powdered sugar, for coating
- Optional Add-ins: Sprinkles for color
- Crushed peppermint for flavor
- White chocolate chips for added sweetness
Instructions
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Gradually beat in the cake mix until a soft dough forms. It will be thick and sticky.
- Scoop 1-inch dough balls and roll each in powdered sugar until well coated.
- Place on prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart and bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Let cool for 2–3 minutes on the pan before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 2g