Description
Make the best Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies Christmas with this simple cake-mix recipe! These Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies are rich, soft, and coated in powdered sugar for the perfect holiday crackle. Quick to make, kid-friendly, and always a hit at Christmas parties and cookie exchanges.
Ingredients
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8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
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½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 (15.25-oz) box yellow cake mix
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½ cup Christmas sprinkles
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1 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment.
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In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
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Add the cake mix and stir until a thick dough forms.
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Fold in sprinkles gently.
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Chill dough for 30 minutes.
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Scoop into 1.5-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar.
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Place on baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
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Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges set but centers look soft.
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Cool on tray 3–4 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.
Don’t overbake or they’ll lose their gooey centers.
Add extra sprinkles after baking for extra color.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cookie
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 13g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Protein: 1g