Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treat for Festive Cheer
These Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are the perfect indulgent treat for festive cheer, melting in your mouth with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add in the powdered sugar and mix well.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until just combined.
- If desired, fold in the holiday sprinkles.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding almond extract.
- Ensure to let the cookies cool completely before storing to maintain their gooey texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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