Gooey Christmas Butter Cookies
Gooey Christmas Butter Cookies are the perfect holiday treat, combining a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture with just the right amount of sweetness and festive spices. These delightful cookies come together effortlessly, making them ideal for sharing at gatherings or cozy nights by the fire. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins or colorful frostings to create sweet memories this season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Cool slightly before transferring to racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg