Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies! These soft, buttery delights are easy to make and burst with flavor, perfect for holiday gatherings. With a snow-dusted finish and a gooey center, they bring warmth and joy to every bite. Treat your family and friends to these irresistible cookies that evoke the magic of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and cream cheese until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in granulated sugar, then add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them apart.
- Dust each ball generously with powdered sugar before baking.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg