Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies
These Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are a holiday favorite with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture thanks to cream cheese and cake mix. Dressed up with festive sprinkles and a powdered sugar coating, they’re quick to make and perfect for cookie swaps, parties, or gifting during the holiday season.
Servings: 32
Calories: 103kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 15.25-ounce box yellow cake mix
- ½ cup holiday sprinkles
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add the cake mix and stir until a thick dough forms.
- Gently fold in the holiday sprinkles, being careful not to overmix to avoid color bleeding.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Scoop the dough into 1½-inch balls and roll each one in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Notes
- Storage: Store in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Freeze in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.