Description
Delight in the festive spirit with these Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies! Each cookie features a soft, chewy texture and a rich buttery flavor that melts in your mouth. The warm aroma of vanilla and the sweetness of powdered sugar make them a holiday favorite. Perfect for cookie exchanges or cozy family gatherings, these irresistible treats will leave everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about one hour.
- Scoop chilled dough into small balls, roll them in powdered sugar, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Enjoy warm!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg