Description
Gooey Butter Cookies are a delightful treat inspired by the classic St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake. These cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with buttery flavor. With their powdered sugar coating and gooey center, they’re perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or as an indulgent snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until fully combined.
- Gradually stir in the yellow cake mix until a dough forms.
- Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat.
- Place the coated dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft and gooey.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.