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Gooey Butter Cookies Recipe

Jamie Lothridge
Gooey butter cookies are completely irresistible. Bake 'em up for the sweetest afternoon treat.
4 from 21 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings 24 1 Cookie
Calories 172 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 8 ounce package Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, with an electric mixer, cream together the cream cheese and butter until thoroughly combined.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla until incorporated.
  • Add cake mix, and mix until thoroughly incorporated.
  • Cover dough and refrigerate for one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Portion the dough into 1-inch cookie balls and roll the balls in the powdered sugar. Place cookie dough balls on prepared cookie sheet, at least 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 9-12 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the pan before removing them to a wire rack.
  • If desired, sprinkle cooled cookies with additional powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Dough refrigeration is not required, but recommended because it makes the dough less sticky; therefore, it's easier to roll.
  • Store Gooey Butter Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 84mgSugar: 10g
Keyword Baked, Baking, Butter, Cookies, Desserts, Family Meals and Snacks, Snacks
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