Description
These Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies are a delightful treat that combines a rich, buttery flavor with a soft, gooey texture, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of cake mix (yellow or white)
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup of festive sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1 egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the two mixtures and stir until fully incorporated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving, and add festive sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- For a more festive flavor, consider adding peppermint extract.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, ooey gooey butter cookies, holiday treats, festive desserts