Description
Gooey butter cookies are soft, sweet, and packed with flavor. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 package cream cheese (8 oz), softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add in the powdered sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies soft.
- Adjust baking time depending on your oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: gooey butter cookies, easy cookie recipe, dessert cookies