Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies
Deliciously gooey and festive cookies perfect for holiday gatherings, made with yellow cake mix, cream cheese, and topped with colorful sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
- 1/2 cup Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Butter, softened
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Powdered Sugar for dusting
- Holiday Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the yellow cake mix, cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl.
- Shape tablespoons of dough into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Arrange the cookie balls on a lined baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Roll in powdered sugar and sprinkle with festive sprinkles.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For a lighter version, use sugar-free cake mix and reduced-fat cream cheese. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, festive treats, holiday desserts