Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies! Soft and buttery, each bite melts in your mouth while a snowy powdered sugar coating adds a delightful sweetness. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights by the fire, these cookies are sure to become a cherished tradition. Easy to make and adaptable for various flavors, they bring joy to any dessert table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Use a cookie scoop or teaspoon to form dough balls; roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat fully.
- Place on baking sheets, spaced two inches apart, and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg