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A plate of gooey Christmas butter cookies with a glossy sugar glaze, adorned with sprinkles and festive decorations on a rustic wooden table.

Decadent Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies

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Chewy, gooey Christmas butter cookies with a sweet glaze, perfect for holiday festivities and gift-giving.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Granulated sugar and sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix cake mix, softened cream cheese, melted butter, egg, and vanilla until combined.
  3. Form dough into 1-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.
  4. Place on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  5. Cool slightly, then drizzle with glaze or sprinkle with festive sprinkles.

Notes

  • For a festive look, add red and green sprinkles before baking.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg