Description

These Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies combine soft, chewy texture with festive flavors, making them the perfect holiday treat. Made with cream cheese and a yellow cake mix base, they’re easy to prepare and packed with holiday cheer, ideal for cookie swaps and family gatherings. With a sprinkle of colorful holiday sprinkles and powdered sugar, these cookies will brighten up any celebration!

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 of yellow cake mix

1/2 cup holiday sprinkles

1/2 cup powdered sugar

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth.
Stir in the yellow cake mix until a thick dough forms.
Gently fold in the holiday sprinkles, being careful not to overmix to avoid bleeding the colors.
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
Scoop the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar until fully coated.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

If you prefer, you can skip the sprinkles for a classic look.
For added flair, roll the dough balls in colored sanding sugar for extra sparkle.
You can freeze dough balls for later use—just bake from frozen with a slight increase in baking time.