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Gooey Butter Cookies
Gooey butter cookies are made from scratch and melt-in-your-mouth cookies that will win you over with a single bite.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 120 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter room temperature
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup festive sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until combined and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the butter, cream cheese, and sugar. Beat on medium speed until it comes together into a light creamy mixture.
- Add the egg and extracts. Continue to beat until the egg is combined.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in the sprinkles, reserving a few to sprinkle on top of cookies.
- Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the dough and roll in the powdered sugar until well coated.
- Place the cookie dough 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 9 minutes. The cookies should be set around the edge, but not yet brown, and look “crinkled” on top
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Notes
- Storage: Place the cookies in an airtight container or sealed bag and store at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: Place the room temperature cookies in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. They’re last up to 3 months in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
120kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
58mg
(2%)
Potassium
42mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
170IU
(3%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 170IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.