Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies
These melt-in-your-mouth Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are incredibly easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings. The buttery, sugary goodness is irresistible!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter softened
- 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar for dusting (optional)
- Red and Green Sprinkles optional
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown. Centers will still be slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar and add sprinkles, if desired.
Notes
For extra festive flair, use holiday-shaped cookie cutters. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.