Description
Delight in the decadence of Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies, your new favorite festive treat! These soft, chewy cookies are infused with rich butter and warm vanilla flavors, boasting a gooey center that melts in your mouth. Coated in powdered sugar for a snowy finish, they’re perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings or indulging while cozying up by the fire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Scoop out dough balls, roll them in powdered sugar, and place on prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Let cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg