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Gooey Butter Cookies

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!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer (handheld or stand)
  • Baking Sheets
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer).
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar, if desired.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers will still be soft and gooey.
  9. 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.