These Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies are a festive, melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s perfect for the holiday season. With a soft, buttery texture and bursts of color from red and green sprinkles, they’re as fun to look at as they are delicious to eat.
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 (8-ounce) package 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:
Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
Add the Cake Mix: Gradually add the yellow cake mix to the butter mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. The dough will be slightly sticky, so chilling is recommended.
Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
Shape and Roll: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each one into a ball. Roll each ball in powdered sugar, coating it evenly, then add red and green sprinkles on top for a festive touch.
Bake the Cookies: Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies have a crackled appearance.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these festive, gooey butter cookies!
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Kcal: 150 kcal | Servings: 24 servings
Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies are a festive holiday favorite with their soft, buttery texture and vibrant sprinkles. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are easy to make and add a cheerful touch to your holiday dessert table.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 (8-ounce) package 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
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Add the Cake Mix: Gradually incorporate the yellow cake mix to form a sticky dough.
- Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Shape and Roll: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions, roll into balls, coat with powdered sugar, and top with sprinkles.
- Bake the Cookies: Arrange balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and cookies are crackled.
- Cool and Serve: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for easy shaping.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain their soft texture.
- Add food coloring to the dough for extra holiday flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American