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Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies Recipe

Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies Recipe
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These Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies are a delightful holiday treat featuring a rich, buttery base combined with creamy cream cheese and a tender crumb. Soft and luscious in the center with lightly golden edges, these cookies are dusted with powdered sugar for an irresistible festive sweet bite that’s perfect for holiday gatherings and gifting.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Finishing Touch

  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This step ensures that your cookies bake evenly, achieving the perfect ooey gooey texture.
  2. Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter and cream cheese. Using an electric mixer, beat them together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This is essential for the soft texture of the cookies.
  3. Add Sugar and Eggs: Gradually add the granulated sugar to the butter and cream cheese mixture, mixing until well combined. Then, add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  5. Scoop and Bake: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden while the centers remain soft.
  6. Dust with Powdered Sugar: Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving to add a festive touch.

Notes

  • Use softened butter and cream cheese for an easy blend and better texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough once you add the dry ingredients to avoid dense cookies.
  • The cookies will appear soft in the center when removed from the oven; they firm up as they cool.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
  • For extra holiday flair, consider adding a bit of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients.

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Keywords: Christmas cookies, butter cookies, ooey gooey cookies, holiday baking, cream cheese cookies, festive cookies

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