Description
Experience the joy of the holiday season with our Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies! These soft, buttery cookies feature a crispy exterior and a delectably gooey center that melts in your mouth. Perfect for festive gatherings, they are easy to make and will become a family favorite. Enjoy the delightful aroma filling your home and the smiles on your loved ones’ faces as they indulge in these irresistible treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Scoop dough into balls using a cookie scoop or tablespoon; roll in powdered sugar until coated.
- Place dough balls on prepared sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg