Description
Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat, combining rich buttery flavors with a delightful gooey texture. Each bite melts in your mouth, evoking warmth and nostalgia. Perfect for sharing at gatherings, these cookies are simple to make yet deliver extraordinary results that will impress friends and family alike. Let the sweet aroma fill your home as you whip up this festive delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture while mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg