Gooey Butter Cookies
These Gooey Butter Cookies are soft, sweet, and irresistibly rich. Inspired by the classic St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake, they feature a chewy center, crisp edges, and a powdered sugar coating. Quick to make with cake mix and pantry staples, they’re a crowd favorite for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- Stir in the yellow cake mix until a thick, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Scoop dough into 1-tablespoon-sized balls and roll each in powdered sugar.
- Place dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
- Experiment with other cake mix flavors like lemon, red velvet, or chocolate.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt or white chocolate chips for variation.
- Cookies stay soft for days and freeze well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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