Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies! These soft, melt-in-your-mouth treats are packed with rich buttery flavor and a gooey center that brings joy to any holiday gathering. Perfect for cookie exchanges or cozy evenings by the fire, these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress your friends and family with their irresistible aroma and sweet taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool slightly on baking sheet before transferring to wire racks. Dust cooled cookies generously with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg