Gooey Butter Cookies Recipe
These Gooey Butter Cookies are soft, buttery treats with a creamy cream cheese base and a festive sprinkle twist, perfect for any celebration or sweet craving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 19 minutes
- Yield: 36 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating and Extras
- 1/3 cup festive sprinkles (optional)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Whisk until combined and set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, add the ½ cup butter, 8 ounces cream cheese, and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed until it comes together into a light creamy mixture.
- Add egg and extracts: Add the 1 large egg, ½ teaspoon almond extract, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Continue to beat until the egg is combined.
- Combine dry and wet: Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Add sprinkles: Stir in the 1/3 cup festive sprinkles, reserving a few to sprinkle on top of cookies.
- Form dough balls: Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the dough and roll in the ½ cup powdered sugar until well coated.
- Arrange cookies: Place the cookie dough 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 9 minutes. The cookies should be set around the edge, but not yet brown, and look “crinkled” on top.
Notes
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