Oowey Gooey Butter Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible magic of Oowey Gooey Butter Cookies, a recipe straight from the renowned Blue Owl Restaurant & Bakery in historic Kimmswick, Missouri! Featured on the Food Network, these cookies are a bestseller for a reason. Prepare to be amazed by their gooey, melt-in-your-mouth texture, reminiscent of a classic gooey butter cake. Incredibly easy to make, yet bursting with flavor, these cookies are perfect for sharing (if you can resist!). Get ready for a flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 98 mins
Calories 886.3 kcal
Protein 18g
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Ingredients for Oowey Gooey Butter Cookies

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How to Make Oowey Gooey Butter Cookies

  1. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 large eggs, and 4 ounces cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  2. Add 15.25 ounces (1 box) yellow cake mix.
  3. Beat until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the dough is smooth.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls.
  7. Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar until thoroughly coated.
  8. Place the coated dough balls about 1 1/2 inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet, or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (for thicker, gooier cookies).
  9. Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly set. Do not let the cookies brown!
  10. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet.
  11. Once cooled, sift additional powdered sugar over the cookies for extra sweetness and a beautiful finish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

43 g

Sugar

342g

Fat

76g

Carbs

43g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Oowey Gooey Butter Cookies?

Oowey Gooey Butter Cookies takes about 128 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 98 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Oowey Gooey Butter Cookies?

Oowey Gooey Butter Cookies has approximately 886.3 calories per serving, with about 18 g protein, 43 g carbohydrates and 57 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Oowey Gooey Butter Cookies?

The key ingredients for Oowey Gooey Butter Cookies are Butter, Vanilla, Egg, Cream Cheese, Yellow Cake Mix, Powdered Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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