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Gooey Butter Cookies

These Gooey Butter Cookies are inspired by the famous cake recipe and use only 6 ingredients. With just one mixing bowl, anyone can make these foolproof delicious cakey cookies in no time. Plus you can even customize the flavor for different varieties!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
20 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 180kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 8 ounces regular cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup salted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 15.25 ounce box yellow cake mix
  • 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and salted butter.
  • Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  • Lastly, add the yellow cake mix and blend one last time. The batter will be soft and sticky. Refrigerate the dough 15 minutes.
  • Fill a medium bowl with 1 cup of the powdered sugar. Using a large cookie scoop or tablespoon, create rounded balls of dough one at a time and roll in the powdered sugar until well coated. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still look soft.
  • Once cooled, dust the cookies with the remaining powdered sugar before serving.

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Notes

Tips: 
    • Properly Soften Cream Cheese: Ensure that the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing it with other ingredients. Softened cream cheese blends more smoothly, resulting in a creamier filling.
    • Use High-Quality Ingredients: Opt for high-quality ingredients, especially when it comes to the butter and cream cheese. Using premium ingredients can significantly enhance the flavor and texture of the bars.
    • Add Flavor Enhancers: You can add flavor enhancers such as vanilla extract, almond extract, or citrus zest to the filling for an extra layer of flavor.
    • Allow to Cool Completely: Allow the cookies to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
    • Butter: I use salted butter, but unsalted works as well. If you choose to use unsalted, add a pinch of salt to the crust's batter when mixing.
Storage:
These gooey butter cake cookies store well in an airtight container on the counter for up to four days.
You can also freeze the cookies and then let them thaw before serving. They may not be quite as cakey after defrosting, but the flavor is still delicious.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 231IU | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg
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