Description
Super Easy Gooey Christmas Butter Cookies are soft, buttery, and packed with festive sprinkles. Perfect for holiday celebrations, these cookies are quick to make and irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter
- 8 oz cream cheese
- Festive sprinkles
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
- Gradually add cake mix and mix until dough forms.
- Roll dough into small balls and coat in powdered sugar, then place on prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten slightly and sprinkle with festive sprinkles.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Optional: drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies for extra sweetness.
- Perfect for gifting when packaged in holiday tins or bags.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American