Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treat for the Holidays
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of these Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies that melt in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and one egg until well mixed.
- In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese, two eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold the cream cheese mixture into the cake mix until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto greased baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Let cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts to the batter.
- These cookies can be dusted with more powdered sugar just before serving for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies, festive dessert, holiday treats