Gooey Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 8 ounces regular cream cheese
softened
- 1/2 cup salted butter
softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 15.25 ounce box yellow cake mix
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
divided
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and salted butter.
- 3
Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- 4
Lastly, add the yellow cake mix and blend one last time. The batter will be soft and sticky. Refrigerate the dough 15 minutes.
- 5
Fill a medium bowl with 1 cup of the powdered sugar. Using a large cookie scoop or tablespoon, create rounded balls of dough one at a time and roll in the powdered sugar until well coated. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- 6
Bake 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still look soft.
- 7
Once cooled, dust the cookies with the remaining powdered sugar before serving.
Gooey Butter Cookies
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About this Recipe
Craving a bite of pure, comforting indulgence that reminds you of your favorite dessert? These Gooey Butter Cookies capture all the magic of the famous cake in a simple, irresistible cookie form.
You'll love how incredibly easy these cookies are to make, requiring just six basic ingredients and a single mixing bowl. This foolproof recipe takes the guesswork out of baking, promising delicious, cakey results every time. It’s the perfect way to satisfy a sweet tooth with minimal effort.
Imagine a cookie with a beautifully crackled, lightly crisp exterior that gives way to an impossibly soft, rich, and "gooey" interior. Each bite delivers a delightful blend of creamy tang from the cream cheese and the sweet, nostalgic flavor of yellow cake. They have a wonderfully tender, almost melt-in-your-mouth texture that makes them truly addictive.
One of the best parts about these Gooey Butter Cookies is how versatile they are! While a yellow cake mix provides a classic flavor, you can easily customize the flavor by swapping it for other cake mix varieties. Try a chocolate cake mix for a decadent treat, a red velvet for a festive twist, or even a lemon cake mix for a brighter profile.
These delightful cookies are perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight desserts to potlucks and bake sales. Arrange them on a platter for an impressive, yet effortless, display that everyone will adore. They're particularly wonderful alongside a cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk.