Gooey Butter Cookies

Soft, sweet, and utterly indulgent, Gooey Butter Cookies are a melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s impossible to resist! This easy recipe transforms pantry staples like cream cheese, unsalted butter, and powdered sugar into pillow-soft cookies with a delightfully tender texture. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these cookies are rolled in powdered sugar for a beautiful crackled finish and baked to buttery perfection in under 12 minutes. Perfect for holiday cookie trays or an anytime sweet craving, their slightly crisp edges and gooey centers make them a crowd-pleaser. Serve them with a dusting of extra powdered sugar for that bakery-style charm!

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter
• 1 cups granulated sugar
• 1 large eggs
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.75 cups powdered sugar
• 0.25 teaspoons salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy using a hand or stand mixer.

Step 3

Add granulated sugar and mix until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.

Step 8

Place the powdered sugar into a shallow bowl.

Step 9

Scoop out 1-tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in the powdered sugar until fully coated.

Step 10

Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are soft.

Step 12

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 13

Dust with additional powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	877.7 grams (877.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3279

Total Fat 133.40g	171%
Saturated Fat 75.70g	379%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 539mg	180%
Sodium 2284mg	99%
Total Carbohydrate 491.20g	179%
Dietary Fiber 6.50g	23%
Total Sugars 297.60g
Protein 45.10g	90%

Vitamin D 40IU	200%
Calcium 294mg	23%
Iron 12mg	69%
Potassium 649mg	14%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.9%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 58.7%