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Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies

Close-up of soft Christmas gooey butter cookies coated in powdered sugar and red/green sprinkles.
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Make soft, melt-in-your-mouth Christmas cookies quickly using cake mix, cream cheese, and butter. These festive cookies are coated in powdered sugar.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
  • 1/4 cup red and green sprinkles, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry cake mix to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Place the 1/2 cup of powdered sugar in a shallow dish.
  6. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball thoroughly in the powdered sugar.
  7. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
  8. If using, gently press a few sprinkles onto the top of each dough ball.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The cookies will look slightly puffy and set on the edges but still soft in the center.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • You can make the dough up to 2 days ahead and store it, covered, in the refrigerator. Roll and bake when ready.
  • For a stronger holiday color, use a white cake mix instead of yellow.
  • These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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