Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies
Delightful and easy-to-make Christmas cookies with a rich, gooey texture, perfect for festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of cake mix (any flavor)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red and green sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the softened cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the cake mix, stirring until the batter is well combined.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle festive red and green sugar on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg