These ooey gooey cookies are a holiday sensation, delivering an irresistibly soft and tender texture that melts in your mouth. This recipe is designed to be straightforward, ensuring even novice bakers can achieve perfect results for a festive treat. I remember the first time I tried these cookies; I was skeptical about the cream cheese, but it adds an incredible richness and moisture that sets them apart from traditional butter cookies. These ooey gooey cookies are a must-make for any holiday celebration, offering a delightful combination of buttery sweetness and festive cheer.

⏱ Time: 25 min
👥 Servings: 24 cookies
📊 Level: Easy
🥗 9 ingredients
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Christmas Cookies! - ooey gooey cookies - Ooey gooey cookies: bake these incredibly soft and buttery Christmas cookies, featuring a cream che

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Christmas Cookies!

Ooey gooey cookies: bake these incredibly soft and buttery Christmas cookies, featuring a cream cheese base and festive sprinkles. Perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) salted butter, (softened)
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, (softened)
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups (282 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (126g) confectioners’ sugar, (divided)
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • ⅓ cup Christmas sprinkles

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until creamy.
  3. Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, beating until incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and ½ cup of confectioners’ sugar.
  5. Gradually beat the dry flour mixture into the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the Christmas sprinkles by hand until evenly distributed. Do not overmix.
  7. Roll dough into small balls, then coat each ball in the remaining ½ cup of confectioners’ sugar.
  8. Place on prepared baking sheets and bake for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.

Notes

– Make sure your butter and cream cheese are truly softened to room temperature for a smooth, lump-free batter. This creates a much better texture.
– Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added; overmixing can develop too much gluten, leading to tougher cookies. Mix until just combined.
– For perfect doneness, watch for the edges to be lightly golden, but the centers should still look slightly soft. They will firm up as they cool. Overbaking is the enemy of ooey gooey cookies. – Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.

Pro tips

  • Make sure your butter and cream cheese are truly softened to room temperature for a smooth, lump-free batter. This creates a much better texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added; overmixing can develop too much gluten, leading to tougher cookies. Mix until just combined.
  • For perfect doneness, watch for the edges to be lightly golden, but the centers should still look slightly soft. They will firm up as they cool. Overbaking is the enemy of ooey gooey cookies. – Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.

These Ooey Gooey Christmas Butter Cookies are an instant classic, bringing joy and deliciousness to your holiday table. Share them with loved ones or savor them all yourself!

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