Description
These Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies are soft, buttery, and delightfully sweet, perfect for the holiday season. Made with cream cheese, butter, and yellow cake mix, they have a rich, tender texture with a festive touch from holiday sprinkles. Rolled in powdered sugar, these cookies develop a crinkly top and an irresistibly gooey center.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
Coating & Topping
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup holiday sprinkles (red and green, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking during baking.
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully combined.
- Add the Cake Mix: Gradually add the yellow cake mix to the wet ingredients, stirring continuously until a thick, sticky dough forms that holds together well.
- Fold in the Sprinkles: If desired, gently fold in the holiday sprinkles to give the cookies a festive appearance and a bit of extra sweetness.
- Shape the Cookies: Pour the powdered sugar into a small bowl. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, take tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each piece fully in the powdered sugar to coat thoroughly.
- Bake the Cookies: Arrange the powdered sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set, and the tops show a crinkle texture. The centers should remain soft and gooey.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbake to keep the cookies soft and gooey inside.
- Allow the cream cheese and butter to soften fully before mixing for the best texture.
- Holiday sprinkles are optional but add a festive touch perfect for Christmas.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Use parchment paper on your baking sheet for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
