Description
Festive Christmas gooey butter cookies bring winter magic to holiday gatherings, melting hearts with their rich, pillowy texture. Powdered sugar dusting and irresistible cream cheese filling make these treats a delightful celebration of seasonal sweetness you’ll cherish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces/432 grams) yellow cake mix
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorative Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal non-stick surface.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate cake mix into the creamy mixture, stirring until a dense, cohesive dough develops. Gently integrate colorful sprinkles throughout the dough.
- Chill the prepared dough in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes to enhance flavor melding and improve cookie texture.
- Remove chilled dough and form into compact, uniform 1½-inch spheres. Generously roll each ball in powdered sugar for a delicate, sweet exterior.
- Transfer sugar-coated dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, ensuring adequate spacing between cookies. Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for slightly set edges while maintaining soft, tender centers.
Notes
- Softening Ingredients Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for smoother mixing and easier blending.
- Sprinkle Selection Use high-quality, colorful sprinkles for vibrant appearance and festive look; rainbow or holiday-themed sprinkles work best.
- Dough Handling Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain cookie shape during baking; cold dough creates better texture.
- Dietary Modifications Swap cake mix for gluten-free alternative and use dairy-free butter substitute to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 139
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg