Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies
These Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and decadently rich with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Made with cream cheese, butter, and cake mix, they're effortless to whip up and perfect for the holidays. The festive red and green sprinkles add a cheerful touch, making them ideal for cookie exchanges, holiday gatherings, or gifting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for coating)
- ½ cup holiday sprinkles (red and green)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the cake mix, stirring until fully incorporated.
- Fold in holiday sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into small balls, then coat each ball in powdered sugar.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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