Gooey Christmas Butter Cookies
These gooey Christmas butter cookies are soft and delicious, perfect for the holiday season.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 1 large egg
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
For the Coating
- festive sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
- powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Add the egg and yellow cake mix, stirring until fully combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool, then dust with powdered sugar and add sprinkles if desired.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for several days. Enjoy them with a cup of hot cocoa!