Description
If you’re craving a holiday cookie that delivers serious melt-in-your-mouth magic, these Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies are about to become your seasonal obsession. They start with a simple cake mix base, but the addition of cream cheese transforms them into soft, pillowy bites of Christmas joy. Toss in some festive sprinkles, and you’ve got a crowd-pleasing treat that disappears fast at cookie swaps or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup Christmas sprinkles
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Get your oven ready: Preheat to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a big mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add the dry ingredients: Pour in the cake mix and stir until the dough becomes thick and sticky.
- Add the sprinkles: Fold in the holiday sprinkles gently to keep the colors from streaking into the dough.
- Chill time: Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes so it’s easier to shape.
- Shape and coat: Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and coat each one generously in powdered sugar.
- Bake: Arrange the dough balls on your baking sheets, leaving space between each—around 2 inches is perfect. Bake for 10–12 minutes, just until the edges look set while the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, place them in a sealed container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Let them thaw on the counter before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
Nutrition
- Calories: 103 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 151 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg