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Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies

These melt-in-your-mouth Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are incredibly easy to make and perfect for holiday celebrations. The buttery, subtly sweet flavor is a festive treat everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookie, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar for dusting (optional)
  • Red and Green Sprinkles optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls (large and medium)
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers will still appear slightly soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar and add sprinkles, if desired.

Notes

For extra festive flair, use Christmas-themed cookie cutters to shape the dough before baking. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.