Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies, a delightful treat that will bring joy to any holiday gathering. These cookies boast a rich, creamy texture thanks to the perfect blend of cream cheese and yellow cake mix, ensuring every bite melts in your mouth. Topped with colorful sprinkles, they are not only delicious but also visually appealing, making them an ideal choice for cookie exchanges, family celebrations, or simply enjoying at home. With easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Make your holidays extra special and share these gooey delights with friends and family!
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, use an electric mixer to blend cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the yellow cake mix until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the holiday sprinkles.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll chilled dough into 1½-inch balls and coat each in powdered sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg