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Simple Gooey Butter Cookies

A stack of powdered sugar-dusted gooey butter cookies, one broken open to show the soft interior.
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Make these rich, melt-in-your-mouth cookies inspired by St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake. They feature a soft, chewy center and a sweet powdered sugar coating.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for rolling

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth.
  2. Add the vanilla extract and egg. Mix until just combined.
  3. Gradually add the yellow cake mix to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  4. Place about 1 cup of extra powdered sugar in a shallow dish.
  5. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1 tablespoon each. Roll each ball completely in the powdered sugar.
  6. Place the coated dough balls onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look soft and gooey.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely. They will set up as they cool.

Notes

  • For a festive look, especially for holiday cookie exchanges, roll the dough balls in colored sprinkles before the final coating of powdered sugar.
  • These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
  • If you are looking for quick weeknight meals to balance out your baking, consider looking into meal planning options.

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Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/gooey-butter-cookies-recipe/

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