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A stack of three soft, crackled Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies coated in powdered sugar with festive red and green sprinkles.

Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies

Soft, festive Christmas ooey gooey butter cookies made with cream cheese and vanilla cake mix, coated in powdered sugar and topped with holiday sprinkles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix
For Coating & Topping
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • red and green holiday sprinkles

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Beat the softened butter and cream cheese together in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  3. Gradually add the vanilla cake mix and beat until a thick, sticky dough forms.
  4. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and coat generously in powdered sugar.
  7. Place cookies on the baking sheet, add sprinkles on top, and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Do not overbake—these cookies should remain soft and gooey in the center for the best texture.