Description
These Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are a festive, easy-to-make treat with a soft, gooey texture. Made with cream cheese, yellow cake mix, and holiday sprinkles, they’re perfect for cookie exchanges or adding holiday cheer to your dessert table!
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
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven & Prepare Baking Sheets:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. - Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined. - Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
Gradually stir in the yellow cake mix until a thick dough forms. - Add Sprinkles:
Gently fold in the holiday sprinkles to avoid bleeding colors. - Chill Dough:
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. - Form & Coat Dough Balls:
Scoop 1 1/2-inch portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat in powdered sugar. - Bake:
Place dough balls on baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and centers remain soft. - Cool:
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use full-fat brick-style cream cheese for the best texture. Avoid spreadable cream cheese.
- Chill the dough for easier handling and to prevent excessive spreading.
- “Jimmies” sprinkles bleed less than other types.