Gooey Butter Cookies

Enjoy these melt-in-your-mouth gooey butter cookies with six easy ingredients in less than 30 minutes.

Course cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Servings cookies

Calories 150kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter softened
8 ounces cream cheese softened
1 large egg room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 box yellow butter cake mix or yellow cake mix 13.25-15.25 ounces
½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a handheld mixer beat the butter until lump-free and smooth. Add the cream cheese and beat on medium speed until blended and creamy.
Reduce the speed to medium-low and add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until incorporated. Add the cake mix and continue mixing until blended, scraping down the bowl and beater as needed. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop dipped in the powdered sugar, scoop the dough out and roll it through the powdered sugar. Place the cookie balls about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned on the edges.

Notes

Do not overbake these cookies. They are at their best when they are soft.
Beat the butter first until smooth and creamy. Then add the softened cream cheese and beat until smooth and creamy. This process helps ensure a nice smooth consistency.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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