Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies: The Best Treat for Your Holiday Spirit
Enjoy the festive flavors and gooey texture of these delightful Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies, perfect for spreading holiday cheer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add vanilla and mix well.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Stir in the festive sprinkles.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, add a teaspoon of almond extract.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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