Quick Gooey Butter Cookies with Yellow Cake Recipe
These Quick Gooey Butter Cookies with Yellow Cake Mix are a delightful treat combining the rich creaminess of cream cheese and butter with the light, fluffy texture of cake mix. Perfect for holiday celebrations or any time you crave a soft, sweet cookie with a festive coating of sprinkles and powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package yellow cake mix (approximately 15.25 oz)
- 1 large egg
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
For the Coating:
- Festive sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 large egg, and 8 ounces softened cream cheese until the mixture is fluffy and well combined. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the yellow cake mix to the wet ingredients bowl. Continue mixing until all the dry ingredients are fully incorporated and you have a smooth, consistent dough. The dough may be thick but keep mixing to ensure even blending.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl tightly 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 into balls.
- Shape and Coat the Dough: Remove the chilled dough from the fridge. Roll it into small balls about 1 inch in diameter. First roll each ball in festive sprinkles for a colorful coating, then dip them in powdered sugar. Roll the cookies around until fully coated with powdered sugar.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the coated dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookie edges are lightly browned. Avoid overbaking to keep them soft and gooey.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the 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 these festive and gooey butter cookies!
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for smooth mixing.
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading during baking and to maintain cookie shape.
- Feel free to customize the sprinkles to fit any occasion or holiday theme.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to extend freshness.
- For a different flavor, try other cake mix varieties like chocolate or red velvet.
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