Description
These Quick Gooey Butter Cookies with Yellow Cake mix are a festive, easy-to-make treat that combines soft cream cheese and butter with a classic yellow cake mix to create irresistibly moist and flavorful cookies. Coated in powdered sugar and optional holiday sprinkles for a delightful crunch and festive look, these cookies bake quickly and are perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime sweet cravings strike.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 package yellow cake mix (approximately 15.25 oz)
- 1 large egg
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
Coating
- Festive sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, vanilla extract, egg, and softened cream cheese until the mixture is fluffy and well combined. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed for best results.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the yellow cake mix to the wet ingredients. Continue mixing until a smooth, consistent dough forms. The dough will be thick but ensure all dry ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Chilling firms up the dough, making it easier to handle and shape.
- Shape and Coat the Dough: Remove the chilled dough from the fridge and roll into 1-inch diameter balls. First, roll each ball in festive sprinkles for an even coating, then dip and roll in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the coated dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookie edges are lightly browned. Avoid overbaking to maintain the gooey texture.
- Cool and Serve: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving. Enjoy your festive, gooey butter cookies!
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential for easier handling and better cookie texture.
- Use a light hand when baking to avoid overdone cookies; they should remain soft and gooey inside.
- Sprinkles are optional but add a festive touch perfect for holidays or celebrations.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Any flavor of cake mix can be used, but yellow cake mix offers a classic buttery flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: gooey butter cookies, yellow cake mix cookies, cream cheese cookies, holiday cookies, easy cookie recipe, festive cookies
