Gooey Butter Cookies: The Ultimate Recipe
These melt-in-your-mouth gooey butter cookies are incredibly easy to make and perfect for any occasion. The slightly crisp edges and incredibly soft, chewy center will have you hooked!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric Mixer (handheld or stand)
- Baking Sheets
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 3 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 cup Turbinado Sugar optional, for sprinkling
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the 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 the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Sprinkle with turbinado sugar, if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers will still be soft and gooey.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra gooey cookies, slightly underbake. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.