Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies

 Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies 

 Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix

1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

Optional festive add-ins:

Red & green sprinkles

White chocolate chips

Mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

Gradually mix in the cake mix until a thick, sticky dough forms.

Chill dough for 30 minutes (this makes it easier to handle).

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls.

Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar.

Place cookies 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.

Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.

Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Tips

Don’t overbake they should look slightly underdone in the center.

For extra holiday flair, gently press a few sprinkles on top before baking.

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days (they stay wonderfully soft!).