Description
Festive Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies melt with rich, creamy goodness that whispers holiday cheer. Sugary edges and powdery coating promise sweet memories that will dance on your palate with delightful Christmas magic.
Ingredients
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Cookies Base:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
Coating/Decoration:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- 1/4 cup red and green sprinkles
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a smooth surface for your festive cookies.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese and butter until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and fully integrated.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamy base, stirring until the ingredients are completely blended and smooth.
- Gradually fold in the yellow cake mix, salt, and initial powdered sugar, mixing until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Refrigerate the cookie dough for 15-20 minutes to firm up, which will make it easier to handle and shape.
- Pour the additional powdered sugar for coating into a shallow dish, preparing a festive rolling station.
- Scoop out small portions of chilled dough, rolling each into a perfect sphere and generously coating with powdered sugar.
- Gently press each cookie ball into the red and green sprinkles and crushed candy canes, ensuring an even distribution of holiday decorations.
- Arrange the decorated cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for slight spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching carefully until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft and tender.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with additional powdered sugar if desired, creating a final festive touch to these delightful Christmas treats.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and ensure a perfectly round cookie shape during baking.
- Softened cream cheese and butter are crucial for creating a smooth, creamy texture that melts in your mouth.
- Use room temperature ingredients to guarantee even mixing and a consistent cookie texture throughout.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the yellow cake mix with a gluten-free alternative and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg