Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies
Soft and chewy Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies combine buttery richness with cream cheese and festive sprinkles, making an irresistible holiday treat for gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 wire rack
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 package 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Red and green sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened butter, cream cheese, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the yellow cake mix to the wet ingredients and mix until fully combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat each ball evenly with powdered sugar.
- Place coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until edges turn lightly golden.
- Remove cookies from oven and immediately sprinkle with red and green sprinkles.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use holiday-themed sprinkles for extra festive appearance.
- Store in an airtight container to keep cookies fresh longer.
- Cookies freeze well and can be thawed before serving.