Gooey Butter Cookies
These Gooey Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, made with cream cheese and a dusting of powdered sugar for the ultimate treat!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 box yellow cake mix about 15.25 oz
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the cake mix and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Customization: Use different cake mix flavors like chocolate or lemon for a unique twist.
- Freezing Tip: Freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months and bake as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg
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