Ingredients for The Best Ever Gooey Butter Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- Butter Recipe Cake Mix
- Powdered sugar, for rolling and sprinkling
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How to Make The Best Ever Gooey Butter Cookies
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 8 ounces of softened cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 large eggs.
- Gradually add 15.25 ounces of yellow butter cake mix, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough tightly and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar until coated.
- Place balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with additional powdered sugar.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
76g
Fat
23g
Carbs
8g
