Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies are a delicious holiday treat that combines the rich, buttery flavor of traditional butter cookies with a soft, chewy texture. Here’s a simple recipe to make them:
Ingredients:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box (about 18.25 oz) yellow cake mix (or white cake mix for a lighter color)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (for a little extra flavor)
- Christmas-themed sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Cream together the cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and well combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract (and almond extract if using) to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Add the cake mix to the wet ingredients, and mix until combined. The dough will be thick and sticky.
- Scoop the dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop and roll each portion into a ball. The dough may be sticky, so you can lightly grease your hands or use a spoon to handle it.
- Roll the dough balls in powdered sugar until they are fully coated. This step will give the cookies their signature crinkly, powdery look.
- Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. They will spread slightly while baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden. The centers will still be soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Sprinkle with festive Christmas sprinkles for a fun, holiday touch!
These cookies will be soft, chewy, and super buttery, with a subtle cream cheese flavor. Perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting! Enjoy!
