Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies. Made with a vanilla cake mix base, these soft and chewy cookies are a delightful holiday treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red and green food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- Red, green, and white sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Add the cake mix: Slowly mix in the cake mix until a thick dough forms. Optionally, divide and tint the dough with food coloring. Chill the dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Form the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat each in powdered sugar. Place on baking sheets, add sprinkles if desired.
- Bake the cookies: Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft. Cool on sheets briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra holiday flair, use festive sprinkles or edible glitter.
- These cookies stay soft and chewy for days when stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
