Description
Delight in festive cheer with Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies, a soft and buttery treat infused with cream cheese and holiday sprinkles. These easy-to-make cookies combine a box of cake mix with rich ingredients to create a melt-in-your-mouth experience perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- powdered sugar (for coating)
- holiday sprinkles (for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Beat together the softened butter, vanilla extract, egg, and softened cream cheese in a large bowl until the mixture is fluffy and fully combined.
- Mix in Cake Mix: Add the yellow cake mix to the cream cheese mixture and blend until well incorporated into a smooth dough.
- Chill the Dough: Place the dough in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour to firm up and make it easier to handle.
- Form and Coat Cookies: Roll the chilled dough into balls, then dip each ball into holiday sprinkles followed by rolling in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the coated cookie balls on a baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove cookies from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for easier mixing and smoother dough.
- Chilling the dough for the full hour helps prevent spreading during baking.
- Use festive holiday sprinkles to add a colorful and seasonal touch to the cookies.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a richer flavor, try using flavored cake mix such as cinnamon or spice during the holidays.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
