Special Occasion Gooey Butter Cookies
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Special Occasion Gooey Butter Cookies! These cookies are a holiday favorite, boasting a soft and chewy texture that melts in your mouth. With the creamy richness of cream cheese and the sweetness of colorful sprinkles, they’re perfect for cookie exchanges or cozy gatherings. Easy to prepare, this recipe yields 32 cookies, making them ideal for sharing. Not only are they visually appealing, but their gooey center and vibrant toppings ensure they will be a hit at any holiday celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 32 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (15.25 ounce) box of yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in the yellow cake mix until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in the holiday sprinkles gently to keep their colors intact.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop out about 1½-inch balls of dough and roll them in powdered sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers appear slightly soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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