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A festive plate of golden-brown gooey butter cookies topped with colorful sprinkles and powdered sugar, arranged on a rustic white plate with holiday decorations in the background, showcasing their soft interior and slightly crispy edges, styled with a Christmas-themed cloth.

Decadent Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies

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A quick, easy Christmas cookies recipe with a gooey center and sweet, buttery flavor.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Assorted holiday sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  3. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gradually add flour, mixing just until incorporated.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  6. Top with holiday sprinkles and gently press them into the dough.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and centers are gooey.
  8. Allow cookies to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Do not overbake to maintain the gooey center.
  • You can customize sprinkles for different holidays or occasions.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg