Description
These Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies combine a rich, creamy texture with festive sprinkles for a delightful holiday treat. Made with cream cheese, butter, and a white cake mix, these soft, gooey cookies are easy to prepare and perfect for celebrations or gifting during the festive season.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box white cake mix
Decoration Ingredients
- 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles, divided
- 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar
Instructions
- Combine the Basics: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and fully blended. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat just until fully incorporated to form a creamy mixture.
- Incorporate the Cake Mix: Gradually add the white cake mix to the creamy base, beating continuously until the dough is fully blended and homogeneous.
- Add a Festive Touch: Stir in half of the holiday sprinkles into the dough to distribute them evenly. Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight to firm up for easy handling.
- Shape and Decorate: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a cookie sheet or line it with parchment paper. Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball first in the remaining sprinkles, then in the confectioner’s sugar to create a festive, snowy coating.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft and gooey.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes after removing from the oven to help them set. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Do not overbake to maintain the gooey, buttery texture typical of these cookies.
- For firmer cookies, chill the dough overnight before baking.
- Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for smoother mixing.
- Sprinkles can be adapted to fit any holiday or occasion.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Christmas cookies, gooey butter cookies, holiday baking, festive cookies, cream cheese cookies, easy holiday dessert
