Description
These Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are festive, soft, and buttery with a cream cheese base and holiday sprinkles. They’re lightly dusted with powdered sugar and perfect for holiday cookie trays or gifting.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (15.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven: to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Add cake mix: Stir in yellow cake mix until fully combined. Fold in holiday sprinkles.
- Bake: Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set but still gooey.
- Cool and coat: Let cool completely, then cut into squares. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy soft, festive, and gooey cookies perfect for holiday gatherings!
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for maximum gooeyness and flavor.
- Let cookies cool fully before dusting with powdered sugar to avoid melting.
- Can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American