Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies
Celebrate the holiday season with Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies—soft, rich, and irresistibly buttery, with the creamy goodness of cream cheese and the sweetness of a white cake mix base. Finished with colorful sprinkles and a dusting of powdered sugar, these cookies capture the joyful spirit of Christmas in every bite.
Every year, as snow drifts gently outside, our kitchen becomes a warm haven of laughter, music, and sweet aromas. This recipe for Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies is a treasured family tradition passed down from my grandmother, who had a knack for transforming simple ingredients into unforgettable treats.
These tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies, sparkling with festive sprinkles, have always been a symbol of family love and holiday cheer. Baking them isn’t just about making cookies—it’s about recreating the warmth of my grandmother’s kitchen, where every batch carried a touch of love and every sprinkle told a story. Sharing them now keeps that beautiful tradition alive, spreading comfort and joy one cookie at a time.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- ½ teaspoon orange extract (optional)
- 1 package white cake mix
- ½ cup sprinkles, divided
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Cream the Base
In a medium-sized bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
2. Add Wet Ingredients
Add the egg and mix well. Stir in the almond and orange extracts, if desired, until fully combined.
3. Mix in Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the cake mix, stirring until the dough comes together and is evenly mixed.
4. Add Sprinkles
Fold in ¼ cup of sprinkles, gently mixing them throughout the dough.
5. Chill the Dough
Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours) to make shaping easier.
6. Preheat the Oven
Set the oven to 350°F (175°C).
7. Prepare the Coatings
Pour the powdered sugar into one bowl and the remaining ¼ cup of sprinkles into another for rolling.
8. Shape the Cookies
Scoop out 1-inch portions of dough, sprinkle with a few extra sprinkles, then roll each ball in powdered sugar until completely coated.
9. Bake
Arrange the dough balls on a greased baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake for 10 minutes, until just set but still soft.
10. Cool and Serve
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these delightful Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies—a sweet, nostalgic treat to share with loved ones throughout the holiday season. 🎄🍪
