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These Christmas gooey butter cookies add so much fun to holiday treat-making. They've got super soft middles and holiday sprinkles that make them taste like little Christmas wonders. I stumbled on this cookie idea a while back and now it's a must-have during our family's December celebrations – my kiddos can't wait to cover them with bright, colorful sprinkles.
Sweet Holiday Wonder
What's great about these gooey butter cookies is how easy they are. Using cake mix as a starter means they're almost impossible to mess up, but they still taste like you made them from scratch. My house smells amazing with that butter and vanilla scent while they cook, and seeing the little ones add sprinkles has turned into one of our favorite Christmas traditions.
What You Need
- Cream Cheese: Make sure it's soft before using.
- Butter: Let it sit out till soft.
- Sprinkles: Pick holiday colors you love.
- White Cake Mix: Any kind works fine.
- Confectioner's Sugar: For the snowy finish.
- Vanilla Extract: Real is best for taste.
- Egg: One big one at room temp.
Making The Magic
- Bake to Gooey Goodness
- Keep an eye on them so they stay soft inside.
- Shape Your Treats
- Roll your dough balls in sugar and sprinkles for a pretty coat.
- Cool It Down
- Let your dough get cold first so it's easier to handle.
- Mix It Up
- Blend wet stuff till creamy then add your cake mix.
Baking Tips
The trick to amazing Christmas gooey butter cookies is taking your time. Make sure everything's warmed up to room temp and don't rush the cooling part. When you roll them in sugar, go all out – that's what makes them look so good. And remember, they should seem just a little underdone when you pull them from the oven.
Gift Them Gladly
These Christmas gooey butter cookies work so well as presents. I like putting them in cute Christmas tins or clear bags with ribbons. They stay yummy for several days and bring tons of holiday happiness to whoever gets them. Just don't forget to keep some for Santa too.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → What’s the point of chilling the dough?
- Chilling firms up the dough, making it simpler to roll and helps stop the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
- → Can different cake mixes work?
- Totally! You can swap white cake mix for yellow or chocolate for a fresh twist.
- → Why leave cookies on the tray after baking?
- Letting them sit for a couple of minutes firms them up a bit, so they move easier without falling apart.
- → Can I switch up the sprinkles?
- For sure! Pick colors to match your event, but stick to sprinkles like jimmies that won’t run during baking.
- → How do I know when they’re done?
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until they look set but are still soft. They’ll finish firming up on the tray as they cool.