Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies
Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are a festive, melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s perfect for holiday celebrations. This Christmas gooey butter cookies recipe is easy, versatile, and sure to impress with its snowy look and buttery flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box 15.25 oz/432g yellow cake mix
- ½ cup 113g unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup 113g cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp 5ml vanilla extract
- 1 cup 120g powdered sugar (for rolling)
Optional Add-Ins:
- Holiday sprinkles for rolling
- 1 tsp almond or peppermint extract
- Melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
Preheat and Prep
- I preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Mix the Dough
- In a large bowl, I combine 1 box yellow cake mix, ½ cup softened butter, ½ cup softened cream cheese, 1 egg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. I mix until a smooth dough forms, using a hand mixer or wooden spoon.
Shape and Roll
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, I scoop out dough and roll it into 1-inch balls. I roll each ball in 1 cup powdered sugar until fully coated for that snowy look.
Bake
- I place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. I bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
Cool and Serve
- I let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. I serve them as is or with a drizzle of melted chocolate for extra indulgence.