Description
Get ready to bake the most irresistible treat of the season—Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies! These soft, melt-in-your-mouth delights are rolled in powdered sugar and topped with festive sprinkles for a perfect holiday dessert. Whether you need a quick dessert for a party, a sweet gift, or a cozy weekend baking session, this easy cookie recipe delivers. With a creamy texture thanks to cream cheese and a shortcut yellow cake mix base, they’re practically foolproof. Perfect for Christmas cookie trays, dessert swaps, or everyday sweet cravings—add these to your list of easy dessert ideas, holiday baking, and festive food ideas.
Ingredients
113 grams unsalted butter (softened)
113 grams cream cheese (softened)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
432 grams yellow cake mix
60 grams powdered sugar (for rolling)
2 tablespoons red and green sprinkles
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until fully combined.
3. Gradually add the yellow cake mix and mix until a sticky dough forms.
4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes to firm up.
5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls.
6. Coat each dough ball in powdered sugar and top with sprinkles.
7. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced evenly apart.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
9. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for best results.
Don’t overbake—cookies should be soft in the center when removed from the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, butter cookies, easy cookie recipe, holiday baking, festive dessert