Description
These rich and soft gooey butter cookies are the perfect festive treat that will delight family and friends during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar, mixing well. Add the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Shape the dough into balls and roll each in powdered sugar until coated.
- Place the rolled balls on a lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a vegan alternative, use flax eggs instead of regular eggs and dairy-free cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, holiday, dessert, gooey butter, Christmas, baking
