Description
These Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and coated in powdered sugar—perfect for your holiday cookie platter! Easy to make with cake mix, cream cheese, and butter.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- Optional: holiday sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until creamy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Add Cake Mix: Gradually add the cake mix, stirring until a thick dough forms.
- Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and coat each ball in powdered sugar.
- Bake: Arrange on the baking sheet, leaving space between cookies. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve: Dust with extra powdered sugar and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra festive cookies, mix in red and green sprinkles before baking.
- Don’t overbake! They should be slightly underdone in the center for that gooey texture.
- To prevent spreading, chill the dough for 15 minutes before rolling if your kitchen is warm.
- These cookies freeze beautifully—just thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes