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GOOEY BUTTER COOKIES

Gooey Butter Cookies (Made from Scratch!)

These melt-in-your-mouth gooey butter cookies are full of flavor and none of the preservatives that are in the traditional cake mix version. This recipe makes 3 dozen cookies in less than an hour.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 56 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
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Equipment (affiliate links)

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened (113 g)
  • 8 oz brick-style cream cheese softened (226 g)
  • 2 large eggs room temperature preferred
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons vanilla extract (this is equivalent to 4 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (375 g)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (300 g)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Powdered sugar for rolling cookies

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth and well-combined. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 8 oz brick-style cream cheese
  • Stir in eggs and vanilla extract. 1 1/2 Tablespoons vanilla extract, 2 large eggs
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt
  • With electric mixer on low-speed, gradually stir dry ingredients into butter/cream cheese mixture until completely combined.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl and set aside. Powdered sugar
  • Once dough has chilled, scoop by 1 1/2 Tablespoon-sized ball and roll between your palms until smooth. Roll through powdered sugar until completely coated and then place on prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies at least 2" apart.
  • Bake on 350F (175C) in center rack for 10-12 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely on baking sheet before enjoying.

Notes

Storing: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg