How to Make Gooey Butter Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gooey butter cookies are a delicious and indulgent treat that are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. These cookies are made with a few simple ingredients and are easy to whip up in no time. They have a soft and gooey center, with a slightly crispy edge, making them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

What sets these cookies apart from traditional butter cookies is the addition of cream cheese, which gives them their rich and creamy texture. This, combined with the sweetness of the...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place confectioners' sugar into a shallow bowl.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer in a medium bowl until creamy. Stir in egg and vanilla. Add cake mix and stir until well blended. Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
  • Roll balls in confectioners' sugar to coat; place 1 inch apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, 10 to 13 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to wire racks to cool.
  • Nutrition

    142 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 164mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 25mg