Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
3. Mix everything together until fully combined, forming a soft dough. The dough should be a bit sticky, which is perfect for that gooey texture.

Step 2: Shape the Cookies

1. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
2. Roll each dough ball lightly in your hands to form a smooth ball, then drop it into powdered sugar to coat it generously. This gives the cookies that signature “cracked” look once they bake.
3. Optionally, sprinkle with Christmas sprinkles or colored sugar for a festive touch.

Step 3: Bake the Cookies

1. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden. The centers should remain soft and gooey.
2. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 4: Serve and Enjoy

1. Once the cookies are completely cool, dust them with additional powdered sugar if desired.
2. Serve them at your holiday gathering or package them up as a sweet gift for friends and family!

Conclusion

These Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies are a crowd-pleasing treat that combines the rich, buttery flavor of the classic ooey gooey butter cake in cookie form. They’re sweet, soft, and perfect for holiday baking. The powdered sugar coating and festive sprinkles make them look as delightful as they taste. Whip up a batch for Christmas and watch them disappear quickly—these cookies are sure to become a holiday tradition!