Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies! These soft, chewy treats feature a rich buttery flavor and a gooey center dusted with powdered sugar. With their heavenly aroma and melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re perfect for holiday gatherings and will evoke warm memories of cheer. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, these cookies are sure to become a cherished tradition for years to come.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together baking powder and flour; gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until set but still soft in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg