Gooey Butter Cookies
Soft, sweet, and utterly indulgent, Gooey Butter Cookies are a melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s impossible to resist! This easy recipe transforms pantry staples like cream cheese, unsalted butter, and powdered sugar into pillow-soft cookies with a delightfully tender texture. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these cookies are rolled in powdered sugar for a beautiful crackled finish and baked to buttery perfection in under 12 minutes. Perfect for holiday cookie trays or an anytime sweet craving, their slightly crisp edges and gooey centers make them a crowd-pleaser. Serve them with a dusting of extra powdered sugar for that bakery-style charm!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.75 cups powdered sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy using a hand or stand mixer.
Step 3
Add granulated sugar and mix until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 7
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
Step 8
Place the powdered sugar into a shallow bowl.
Step 9
Scoop out 1-tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in the powdered sugar until fully coated.
Step 10
Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 11
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are soft.
Step 12
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 13
Dust with additional powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (877.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3278.6 |
| Total Fat 133.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 75.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 539.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2284.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 491.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 297.6g | |
| Protein 45.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 40IU | 0% |
| Calcium 294.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 648.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories