Gooey Butter Cookies: The Ultimate Soft and Sweet Holiday Treat

These Gooey Butter Cookies are the perfect soft and sweet holiday treats, offering a gooey texture that's irresistible.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 57

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cookie Base

8 oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese Use block-style cream cheese for the best results.
½ cup Unsalted Butter Make sure it's softened for easy mixing.
1 Large Egg Can be replaced with a flax egg or unsweetened applesauce for vegan options.
1 tsp Vanilla Extract Feel free to swap with almond or peppermint extract for festive variations.

For the Cookie Structure

1 box (15.25 oz) Yellow Cake Mix You can substitute it with vanilla or white cake mix for a different taste.
1 cup Powdered Sugar Sanding sugar can be an alternative for extra decoration and texture.

For Decoration

½ cup Holiday Sprinkles Optional; mini chocolate chips or crushed candy canes work wonderfully as substitutes.

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Electric mixer
Baking sheets
Parchment Paper
Cookie scoop
Plastic Wrap

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Gooey Butter Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 oz cream cheese and ½ cup butter. Beat until smooth, then add 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla and mix until incorporated.
Gradually stir in 1 box of yellow cake mix until blended to a thick dough. Avoid overmixing.
Gently fold in ½ cup holiday sprinkles until evenly distributed.
Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Scoop 1.5-inch balls of dough, roll in powdered sugar, and place on baking sheets 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are slightly soft.
Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for sharing and can be stored at room temperature or in the fridge or freezer for later enjoyment.

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