Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treat for the Holidays
These Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are the perfect indulgent treat to celebrate the holiday season. Their rich, buttery flavor and gooey texture make them an irresistible favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box cake mix (preferably yellow or butter)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, softened butter, and cream cheese until well combined.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts to the dough.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, cookies, gooey, butter, holiday treats