Gooey Butter Cookies (Made from Scratch!)
These melt-in-your-mouth gooey butter cookies are full of flavor and none of the preservatives that are in the traditional cake mix version. This recipe makes 3 dozen cookies in less than an hour. Don't forget to watch the how-to video!
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 105kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter softened
- 8 oz (226 g) brick-style cream cheese softened
- 2 large eggs room temperature preferred
- 1 ½ Tablespoons vanilla extract (this is equivalent to 4 ½ teaspoons of vanilla extract)
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for rolling cookies
Instructions
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth and well-combined.½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, 8 oz (226 g) brick-style cream cheese
- Stir in eggs and vanilla extract.1 ½ Tablespoons vanilla extract, 2 large eggs
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt
- With electric mixer on low-speed, gradually stir dry ingredients into butter/cream cheese mixture until completely combined.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl and set aside.Powdered sugar
- Once dough has chilled, scoop by 1 ½ Tablespoon-sized ball and roll between your palms until smooth. Roll through powdered sugar until completely coated and then place on prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies at least 2” apart.
- Bake on 350F (175C) in center rack for 10-12 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely on baking sheet before enjoying.
Video
Notes
Storing
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg