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Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies

These cookies are a delightful blend of soft, buttery goodness and just the right amount of sweetness—perfect for sharing during the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use 2 sticks of butter.
  • 1 package cream cheese, softened 8 oz package
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additions
  • 1 cup Christmas-themed sprinkles For festive decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and cream cheese. Mix until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add this mixture to your wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in the colorful Christmas-themed sprinkles.
Baking
  1. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop generous amounts of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
  2. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden. Remember, the center should remain gooey.
Cooling
  1. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. Enjoy warm or store for later!

Notes

Don't skip the sprinkles! They add extra holiday cheer and make for great Instagram moments. Letting cookies cool helps maintain their gooey texture. Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.