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Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies: Bake Joyful Treats Today!


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  • Author: Ellie
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Deliciously soft and gooey cookies perfect for the Christmas season.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box of cake mix (yellow or white)
  • 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, melted butter, and one egg until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, remaining egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine the two mixtures until fully incorporated.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  7. Allow to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • For a festive touch, add red and green sprinkles on top before baking.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
  • These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg