Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery flavor of these Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract; mix until fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs, one at a time, making sure each is blended well.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets and roll tops in powdered sugar.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour. For a vegan version, use a flax egg instead of eggs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
