Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies
Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are a must-have holiday treat that combines rich cream cheese and buttery flavors for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Dusted with powdered sugar, these soft cookies evoke the magic of winter while creating joyful moments with loved ones. Quick and easy to prepare, they’ll become a cherished recipe in your festive baking lineup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until creamy.
- Gradually add granulated sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Incorporate eggs one at a time along with vanilla, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the dough for about an hour to prevent spreading during baking.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cooling slightly before transferring to wire racks and dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg