Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies
These Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are a festive twist on the classic cake mix cookie. Made with cream cheese for an irresistibly soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re easy to whip up and perfect for holiday cookie exchanges. Add colorful sprinkles for a fun and festive touch!
Servings: 32 cookies
Ingredients
- 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 the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in the cake mix until a thick dough forms.
- Gently fold in the holiday sprinkles, being careful not to overmix to prevent color bleeding.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Scoop the dough into 1½-inch balls and roll them in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Storage: Keep cookies in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Freezing: Store in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.