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Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies Recipe

Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies Recipe


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  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 1x

Description

Festive holiday magic sparkles in these Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies, delivering rich cream cheese and powdered sugar bliss. Delicate snowflake-dusted treats promise sweet moments of seasonal joy you’ll savor with each melt-in-your-mouth bite.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 1 box white or yellow cake mix
  • 1 (8 ounces/226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened

Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coating and Decoration:

  • ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup (40 grams) holiday sprinkles (plus extra for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Whip softened butter and cream cheese in a spacious mixing vessel until achieving a silky, aerated texture. Incorporate egg and vanilla essence, blending until harmoniously integrated.
  2. Gradually introduce cake mix, stirring methodically to create a uniform dough. Gently fold holiday sprinkles throughout the mixture, ensuring even distribution.
  3. Seal the dough container and refrigerate for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and texture to firm. Overnight chilling enhances the cookie’s robust character.
  4. Heat oven to 350F (175C). Arrange parchment paper on baking trays or apply a delicate layer of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  5. Extract chilled dough and craft compact, one-inch spheres using a measuring spoon or specialized cookie scoop.
  6. Embellish each dough ball by rolling first through additional festive sprinkles, then generously coating with powdered sugar for a luminous, snow-kissed exterior.
  7. Position cookie orbs approximately two inches apart on prepared baking surfaces. Bake for 8-10 minutes, targeting edges that appear set while maintaining a tender, molten center.
  8. Allow cookies to rest briefly on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, facilitating subtle stabilization. Transfer delicately to cooling rack, permitting complete temperature reduction.
  9. Present these indulgent morsels immediately or package attractively for delightful holiday gifting.

Notes

  • Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain the cookies’ soft, pillowy texture during baking.
  • Experiment with different cake mix flavors like vanilla, yellow, or white to create unique holiday variations.
  • Use gel food coloring in holiday sprinkles for more vibrant and longer-lasting color that won’t bleed during baking.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 24
  • Calories: 170
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg