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Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies

Special Occasion Gooey Butter Cookies

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Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Special Occasion Gooey Butter Cookies! Combining the richness of cream cheese with a simple cake mix, these cookies deliver a melt-in-your-mouth experience that is sure to impress your holiday guests. With their gooey centers and colorful sprinkles, they’re perfect for cookie exchanges, festive gatherings, or simply as a sweet treat to share with loved ones. Quick and easy to prepare, you can whip up a batch in under 30 minutes, making them an ideal addition to your holiday baking repertoire.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 32 cookies 1x

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Gradually mix in the cake mix until a thick dough forms.
  4. Fold in the holiday sprinkles gently.
  5. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Scoop out dough into 1½-inch balls, roll in powdered sugar, and place on baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  8. Cool on wire racks before serving.
  • Author: Diary
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg