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Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies

These Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies offer a delicious blend of soft, gooey centers and festive sprinkles. Perfect for holiday gatherings!

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) box of yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cream together softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended.
  • Slowly incorporate the yellow cake mix until a thick dough forms.
  • Fold in holiday sprinkles carefully.
  • Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Scoop and roll the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls, coating in powdered sugar.
  • Arrange on baking sheets with space in between.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and center is soft.
  • Cool on wire racks after a few minutes on the baking sheets.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for mixing.
Chill the dough well to facilitate easy scooping.
Use different holiday sprinkles for various seasonal festivities.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 100
  • Fat: 7
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 20
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 30