Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies
Indulge in these delightful Christmas cookies with a soft, chewy texture, coated in powdered sugar, perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Red and green sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together the yellow cake mix, softened cream cheese, and softened butter until well combined.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter is smooth.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and roll them in powdered sugar.
- Place the balls on a prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle with festive red and green sugar on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies are best enjoyed warm, paired with a glass of cold milk or hot cocoa. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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