Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treat for Your Holiday Baking
Discover the ultimate cookie for your holiday celebrations with these rich and delicious Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and mix well.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the holiday sprinkles.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, dust with additional powdered sugar after baking.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 40mg