Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies
Soft, chewy, and festive gooey butter cookies made with cream cheese and cake mix — perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 140kcal
Cost: 7
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- electric mixer
- measuring cups and spoons
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- wire cooling rack
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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Add cake mix to wet ingredients and stir until combined. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar, then in sprinkles.
- 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.