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Easy Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Stack of square-cut christmas gooey butter cookies topped with powdered sugar and red and green sprinkles.
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Create the ultimate holiday treat with these soft, chewy Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies. They feature a rich cream cheese base and a sweet powdered sugar coating, making them perfect for cookie exchanges and festive trays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for rolling
  • 1/2 cup red and green sprinkles (optional, for festive look)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and the melted butter. Mix until crumbly. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan. Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  3. Gradually add the 1 cup of powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, beating until the batter is smooth and creamy. Do not overmix.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake mix base in the pan.
  5. Sprinkle the red and green sprinkles evenly over the top layer, if using.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes. The edges should be lightly golden, but the center should still look slightly soft. This is key for the gooey texture.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  8. While still warm, dust the entire surface generously with extra powdered sugar.
  9. Let the cookies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. This helps them set properly.
  10. Cut into small squares for serving. These are your melt-in-your-mouth holiday cookies.

Notes

  • For the best gooey center, do not overbake. The center should look slightly underdone when you remove the pan from the oven.
  • If you prefer a thicker cookie, you can press the base mixture into an 8×8 inch pan instead, but reduce the baking time by about 5 minutes.
  • Store these soft and chewy Christmas treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.

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