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Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies

Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies
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Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are soft, rich cookies with a slightly crisp outer layer and a delectably gooey cream cheese-infused center. Perfect for holiday parties, gift-giving, or cozy winter nights, these festive cookies combine buttery, creamy, and vanilla flavors in a quick and easy recipe that’s customizable with mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or spices.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened Butter
  • 8 oz softened Cream Cheese
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar
  • Powdered Sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Begin by creaming together softened butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and eggs in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. This creates the base for that signature gooey texture.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until everything is just combined. Overmixing can affect the softness, so keep it gentle.
  4. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps the dough firm up, which makes shaping easier and helps cookies bake evenly.
  5. Shape and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still looks slightly soft.
  6. Cool and Dust with Powdered Sugar: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Once cooled, generously dust with powdered sugar for that classic, festive look.

Notes

  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Softened butter and cream cheese blend more smoothly for a perfect texture.
  • Don’t Overbake: Aim for soft edges with a gooey center—overbaking loses that signature gooeyness.
  • Chill the Dough: It helps the cookies hold their shape and enhances the flavor depth.
  • Measure Flour Correctly: Spoon and level technique prevents dense cookies that lose their softness.
  • Customize with Extracts: Try almond or peppermint extract for fun flavor variations.

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Keywords: Christmas cookies, gooey butter cookies, holiday baking, cream cheese cookies, festive treats, soft cookies

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