Gooey Butter Cookies (Made from Scratch!)

Name: Gooey Butter Cookies (Made from Scratch!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 56 min
Yield: 36 cookies
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter; 8 oz brick-style cream cheese; 2 large eggs; 1 ½ Tablespoons vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; powdered sugar

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
56 mins
Servings
36 cookies
Calories
105 kcal
Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine
American

Gooey Butter Cookies (Made from Scratch!)

Angela Watkins

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These melt-in-your-mouth gooey butter cookies are full of flavor and none of the preservatives that are in the traditional cake mix version. This recipe makes 3 dozen cookies in less than an hour. Don't forget to watch the how-to video!

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Ingredients

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½ cup unsalted butter softened
8 oz brick-style cream cheese softened
2 large eggs room temperature preferred
1 ½ Tablespoons vanilla extract (this is equivalent to 4 ½ teaspoons of vanilla extract)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
powdered sugar for rolling cookies

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Instructions

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth and well-combined.
Stir in eggs and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
With electric mixer on low-speed, gradually stir dry ingredients into butter/cream cheese mixture until completely combined.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl and set aside.
Once dough has chilled, scoop by 1 ½ Tablespoon-sized ball and roll between your palms until smooth. Roll through powdered sugar until completely coated and then place on prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies at least 2” apart.
Bake on 350F (175C) in center rack for 10-12 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely on baking sheet before enjoying.

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Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cookie Calories 105kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 153mg (6%) Potassium 34mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 95IU (2%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 105 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1cookie
Calories	105kcal	5%
Carbohydrates	17g	6%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	3g	5%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	17mg	6%
Sodium	153mg	6%
Potassium	34mg	1%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	95IU	2%
Calcium	42mg	4%
Iron	1mg	6%