Description
These Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies are a festive and delicious treat, combining the richness of cream cheese with the sweet flavor of cake mix for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. With their gooey centers and golden edges, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and egg until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Roll the cake mix dough into balls and flatten them with your hands.
- Place a dollop of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each dough round.
- Fold the edges of the dough over the cream cheese and roll into a ball.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool before serving.
Notes
- Be sure not to overbake these cookies to maintain their gooey texture.
- You can decorate the cookies with holiday-themed sprinkles for an extra festive touch.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them soft and gooey for several days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes