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CHRISTMAS OOEEY GOOEY BUTTER COOKIES

These Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and irresistibly sweet with a rich butter flavor. With a cream cheese base and a dusting of powdered sugar, they’re perfect for holiday parties or as a festive treat!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 160 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 package 15.25 oz yellow cake mix
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar for rolling
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar for dough
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the yellow cake mix, granulated sugar, and salt to the mixture and stir until fully combined. The dough will be thick and sticky.
  3. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm it up and make it easier to handle.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. After chilling, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
  6. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated, then place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden, and the centers remain soft.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • These cookies are naturally soft and gooey, so don’t worry if they don’t look completely set when you take them out of the oven—they firm up as they cool.
  • For a more festive touch, you can add sprinkles or colored sugar to the powdered sugar coating.
  • You can use a different flavor of cake mix (like white or chocolate) for a variety of cookie flavors.
  • If the dough is too sticky to handle, chill it a bit longer or lightly grease your hands when rolling.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days and freeze well for up to a month.

Nutrition Information

Calories 160kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Calories 160kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.