Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies! Soft, chewy, and rich with cream cheese, each cookie is a delightful treat that melts in your mouth. Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, they are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights by the fire. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these cookies will surely become a cherished tradition in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add granulated sugar, mixing well. Incorporate eggs one at a time and then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Slowly add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cooling slightly before dusting generously with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg