Description
Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are the perfect festive treat, blending a rich buttery flavor with a soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Dusted with powdered sugar, these cookies are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make, making them ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. Each bite is a warm hug of sweetness, promising to bring joy and nostalgia to your celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in cream cheese until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain gooey; cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg