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Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies
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Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies

Soft, chewy, and melt-in-your-mouth butter cookies made with cream cheese and cake mix — a quick, irresistible treat that’s perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow or white cake mix
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
  • optional red and green food coloring or sprinkles

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add egg and vanilla; mix until fully combined.
  3. Stir in cake mix until a thick dough forms.
  4. If desired, divide dough and tint with red or green food coloring for festive cookies.
  5. Chill dough in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, coat in powdered sugar, and place on prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

Notes

For a festive touch, divide the dough and tint with red or green food coloring before baking. You can also roll in colored sugar instead of powdered sugar for a fun variation. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.