special occasion Gooey Butter Cookies
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful special occasion Gooey Butter Cookies. With a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture courtesy of cream cheese and butter, these cookies are perfect for any holiday gathering. Easy to whip up using a simple cake mix, they are an excellent choice for cookie exchanges or as a sweet treat to share with loved ones. Each cookie is adorned with colorful holiday sprinkles, adding not only flavor but also a cheerful touch to your dessert table. Enjoy their gooey center and soft edges that will leave everyone wanting more!
- 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 mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold in the yellow cake mix until a thick dough forms.
- Gently incorporate the holiday sprinkles without overmixing.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop out the dough into 1 ½-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar until coated.
- Place on baking sheets about 2 inches apart and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Let cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 109
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 19mg
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