Description
Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat, boasting a delightful soft and chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Infused with rich buttery flavor and dusted with powdered sugar, these cookies evoke warm memories of festive gatherings. Simple to make yet impressively delicious, they are perfect for sharing at holiday parties or enjoying cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually add to wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto parchment-lined baking sheets and roll in powdered sugar.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until lightly golden on the edges but still gooey in the center. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg