Gooey Butter Cookies
Experience the irresistible richness of these tender and chewy Gooey Butter Cookies, made with softened butter, cream cheese, and cake mix for a treat that’s ready in just minutes!
Servings: 48 cookies
Calories: 75kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp. almond extract
- 1 pkg. 2-layer-size yellow cake mix
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prep Powdered Sugar Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Place powdered sugar into a shallow bowl.
- Beat Cream Cheese Mixture Beat cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer in a medium bowl until creamy. Beat in egg and extracts. Add cake mix and beat until combined.
- Roll Dough Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat with powdered sugar. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Test Kitchen Tip: If your cookie dough is too soft or sticky to handle, chill for 15 to 30 minutes until firm before shaping.
- Bake Bake until set, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to wire racks to cool. If desired, dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
How to Store Gooey Butter Cookies
If you have leftover cookies, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. You can also freeze gooey butter cookies. Once baked and completely cooled, place them in a freezer-safe container and store for up to 3 months in the freezer.
If you have leftover cookies, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. You can also freeze gooey butter cookies. Once baked and completely cooled, place them in a freezer-safe container and store for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 127IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.2mg