Quick Gooey Butter Cookies with Yellow Cake Recipe
Quick Gooey Butter Cookies with Yellow Cake Mix are soft, buttery, and irresistibly sweet treats made with a simple combination of yellow cake mix, cream cheese, butter, and vanilla. These festive cookies are rolled in colorful sprinkles and powdered sugar, baked to golden perfection for a gooey texture and delightful holiday cheer. Perfect for quick baking and joyful celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 package yellow cake mix (or any preferred flavor)
Coating
- Powdered sugar, for rolling
- Festive sprinkles, for rolling
Instructions
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, cream cheese, egg, and vanilla extract using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until the mixture is fluffy and well combined.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the cake mix to the wet ingredients bowl. Blend the mixture until smooth and fully incorporated, forming a thick dough.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. This firms up the dough, making it easier to handle and shape.
- Shape and Coat the Dough: Remove the dough from the fridge and roll into 1-inch diameter balls. Roll each ball first in holiday sprinkles, then dip and coat thoroughly in powdered sugar.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place coated dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly browned but not overbaked.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Chilling the dough is important to prevent spreading and to make rolling easier.
- You can use any flavor of cake mix for variation.
- For a less sweet option, reduce powdered sugar coating.
- Use festive sprinkles to enhance the holiday presentation.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Gooey Butter Cookies, Yellow Cake Mix Cookies, Easy Holiday Cookies, Cream Cheese Cookies, Festive Cookies, Quick Dessert
