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Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies

Delicious Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies for Festive Cheer

These Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for festive gatherings, featuring a simple cake mix base and optional mix-ins.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or almond/peppermint
  • 1 box yellow cake mix can swap with vanilla or white cake mix
For the Toppings
  • 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles or crushed candy canes/mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Gradually stir in yellow cake mix until a thick dough forms, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  4. Fold in holiday sprinkles gently, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
  5. Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Scoop dough into 1.5-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar until fully coated.
  7. Arrange the coated dough balls on baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching closely for edges to set while keeping centers soft.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use block cream cheese and do not skip the chilling step to maintain cookie shape.

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