Gooey Butter Cookies
Simple yet irresistible, these cookies bring the nostalgic flavors of yellow cake and vanilla to your table in a deliciously bite-sized form. They’re perfect for a cozy night in, a holiday treat, or a special homemade gift.
Ingredients
- 1 15.25 ounce package yellow cake mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a shallow bowl by filling it with confectioners' sugar.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and butter using an electric mixer until the mixture reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Add the cake mix, stirring until a thick, cohesive dough forms. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in the bowl of confectioners' sugar to fully coat, then arrange them on an ungreased baking sheet, leaving a 1-inch space between each.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 13 minutes, or until the cookies are just set. Remove from the oven and carefully transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool.