Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies. These cookies are soft, melt-in-your-mouth treats that combine the richness of cream cheese with a hint of vanilla and cheerful holiday sprinkles. Perfect for cookie exchanges, family gatherings, or simply enjoying with a glass of milk, they’re incredibly easy to make and sure to be a hit at any celebration. With their gooey center and vibrant appearance, these cookies not only taste amazing but also add a joyful touch to your holiday dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
- ½ cup holiday sprinkles
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Stir in the yellow cake mix until a thick dough forms.
- Gently fold in the holiday sprinkles.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Scoop the dough into 1½-inch balls and roll each in powdered sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg