Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies: Soft, Festive, and Delicious

If there’s one cookie that embodies the sweetness of the holiday season, it’s the Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookie. Soft, chewy, and coated in powdered sugar, these cookies bring a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth experience with every bite. The festive colors and the light dusting of powdered sugar make them look like they’re straight out of a Christmas wonderland! Plus, they’re easy to make, so they’re perfect for holiday baking with kids or as a delightful treat to bring to a party.

Why You’ll Love These Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies

These cookies are everything you want for the holiday season — indulgently soft and just the right amount of sweetness. Unlike traditional cookies, the texture of Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies is incredibly light and fluffy, with a hint of cream cheese to add richness. The simple ingredients and short baking time make them a great choice for last-minute holiday baking. They’re also versatile, so you can easily customize them with holiday colors and even add fun flavors!

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make a batch of these Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies:

• 1 box (15.25 oz) of vanilla or yellow cake mix – The base for the cookies that makes the dough super soft.
• 8 oz cream cheese – Softened, this adds the “gooey” texture and rich flavor.
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter – Softened, for that extra buttery taste.
• 1 large egg – Adds structure to the dough.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – Enhances the flavor and gives the cookies a cozy aroma.
• Red and green food coloring – Optional, for a festive touch!
• 1 cup powdered sugar – For coating the cookies, adding that “snowy” effect.

Instructions

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