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Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies
Michonne Zendaya

Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies

Soft, chewy, and festive gooey butter cookies made with cream cheese and cake mix — perfect for Christmas celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
  • 1/4 cup red and green sprinkles

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
  3. Add cake mix to wet ingredients and stir until combined. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  4. Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar, then in sprinkles.
  5. Place on baking sheets and bake 10–12 minutes, until cookies are set but still soft. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.