Description
Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are the ultimate festive treat, offering a rich, buttery flavor that melts in your mouth. These soft and chewy cookies are rolled in powdered sugar for a delightful finish, making them perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings or enjoying with a warm cup of cocoa. Get ready to brighten your celebrations with these wintertime delights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking powder and flour. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for about an hour.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before dusting generously with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider swapping vanilla extract for almond extract or incorporating seasonal spices like cinnamon. Feel free to fold in chocolate chips or crushed candy canes for a festive twist! Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.