Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies: The Best Homemade Treat You’ll Love
These Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are the perfect homemade treat that combines a rich, buttery flavor with a gooey center, making them a holiday favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in the cake mix and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, add sprinkles to the dough before baking.
- Ensure the dough is chilled for better handling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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