Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)
Soft, festive ooey gooey butter cookies filled with cream cheese, vanilla, and a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for Christmas or winter gatherings, these crowd-pleasing holiday cookies are one to keep handy.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Dough
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1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, softened
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1 large egg, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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3 teaspoons baking powder
→ Coating
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1 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
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Colored sprinkles, as desired
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar together using a hand-held mixer until smooth and well combined.
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Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, blending until fully integrated.
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Add the flour, baking powder, and 1/2 cup of the confectioners' sugar to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed until a soft dough forms.
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Gently fold in colored sprinkles until just distributed throughout the dough without overmixing.
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Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out dough. Roll each portion in the remaining 1/2 cup of confectioners’ sugar to coat completely.
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Place about 6 dough balls per lined sheet. Slightly flatten each dough ball using the bottom of a glass or your palm.
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Bake cookies for 8–11 minutes, or until tops appear set and no longer wet. Avoid overbaking to maintain a gooey texture.
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Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For best texture, do not overbake. Bake until just set on top for a soft, gooey cookie.