Gooey Butter Cookies
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Gooey Butter Cookies
Description
The cookie dough blends softened cream cheese and butter with egg, vanilla, and white cake mix to form a rich, creamy dough. Chilling the dough before baking helps maintain the cookies’ shape. Rolling into balls and coating in sprinkles adds texture and visual appeal. Baking at 350°F for about 10 to 12 minutes sets the edges while leaving the center soft and gooey, a characteristic trait of these cookies.
The resulting cookies have a rustic appearance with cracks that reflect their tender, moist inside. Sprinkles contribute a bit of crunch and sweetness on the outside. These cookies can be enjoyed fresh or stored in an airtight container up to three days to maintain softness.
Variations include rolling the dough balls in powdered sugar instead of sprinkles for a traditional finish. Attention to baking time is important to avoid overbaking and losing the desired gooey texture.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 15 1/4 ounce box white cake mix
- 1 cup Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
- Place the cream cheese and butter in the bowl of a mixer and beat until fluffy and thoroughly combined, 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanille and white cake mix to the bowl. Beat on low speed until just combined.
- Cover the bowl and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into 1 inch balls, then coat each ball in sprinkles. Place 2 inches apart on the sheet pan. You will need to work in batches.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are just set. Cool for 5-7 minutes then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Repeat the process with the remaining cookie dough.
- Serve, or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Use a 15 1/4 ounce box of white cake mix for correct dough consistency.
- Cracks forming on the cookies while baking are normal and add rustic character.
- Do not overbake; cookies should remain soft and gooey inside.
- For a traditional style, roll dough balls in powdered sugar instead of sprinkles.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to three days to keep freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 216mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 28mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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