Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies! With their rich, buttery flavor and gooey centers, these cookies are a delightful addition to your holiday dessert table. Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, they evoke cozy memories of family gatherings and seasonal cheer. Perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own, these cookies are sure to become a cherished holiday tradition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until combined; the mixture should be more batter-like than doughy.
- Drop heaping tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced apart to allow for spreading. Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden but tops remain soft.
- Let cool slightly before dusting generously with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg