Description
These Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies are a festive and delicious treat perfect for the holiday season. With a soft, gooey center and a dusting of colorful sugar, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (15.25 oz) box white cake mix
- Red and green sanding sugar or sprinkles
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using, and mix until well combined.
- Add Cake Mix: Gradually add the cake mix and beat until a thick, sticky dough forms. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form and Bake: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar, then gently press the tops into red or green sanding sugar or sprinkles. Place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the centers still look soft.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies stay soft and gooey in the center even after cooling.
- For a festive look, use a mix of red, green, and white sprinkles.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Dough can be made ahead and chilled overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour chill time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
