Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies
Delicious Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies that melt in your mouth and are filled with colorful sprinkles, perfect for the holiday spirit!
Equipment
- hand-held mixer
- cookie scoop
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
Ingredients
Butter and Cream Cheese
- ½ cup salted butter, softened
- 1 package cream cheese, softened (8 ounces)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (282 g)
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar divided
- ⅓ cup Christmas sprinkles
Egg and Flavoring
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer, beat butter, cream cheese and granulated sugar until blended.
- Add in egg and vanilla.
- Add in flour, baking powder, and ½ cup confectioners' sugar. With the mixer on low, gradually beat into the creamed mixture.
- Gently fold in the sprinkles until just incorporated.
- Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop dough. Then, roll each in the remaining ½ cup of confectioners’ sugar. Place approximately 6 dough balls on each of the lined baking sheets. Using the bottom of a glass or your hand, slightly flatten each dough ball.
- Bake for 8-11 minutes, or until the tops of the cookies no longer appear wet.
- Let the cookies rest for about 5 minutes before transferring onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies are best enjoyed fresh and can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mg
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