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Ooey Gooey Christmas Cookies

These delightful cookies combine buttery softness with a rich cream cheese base, making them a perfect sweet treat for any holiday occasion. Easy to make and irresistibly gooey, they’re sure to bring joy to your gatherings.

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

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 box yellow cake mix (approximately 15.25 ounces)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 1/2 cup Christmas sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cream together softened butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Add vanilla extract and egg, blending until fluffy.
  • Slowly mix in the yellow cake mix and fold in 1/4 cup of Christmas sprinkles.
  • Refrigerate the cookie dough for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and coat them with Christmas sprinkles and confectioner's sugar.
  • Place cookie balls on the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  • Let cool for 2 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Make sure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easy mixing.
Do not skip the chilling step for the right texture.
Try different sprinkles to match your holiday theme!

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

Nutrition

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