Description
Indulge in the magic of the holiday season with these Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies. Each bite is a blissful combination of rich butter flavor, sweet powdered sugar, and a soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for family gatherings or as a comforting treat on any day, these cookies are sure to become a cherished favorite. Whip them up easily and spread joy with their delightful aroma wafting through your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg