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Gooey Butter Cookies Recipe

4.5 from 55 reviews

Gooey Butter Cookies are soft, rich, and delightfully sweet treats made with a simple combination of yellow cake mix, cream cheese, butter, and eggs. These cookies have a moist, gooey texture that melts in your mouth, perfect for any occasion or a comforting snack.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, softened cream cheese, melted butter, and eggs. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to blend everything together until the dough is smooth and well combined. This mixture will be soft and sticky.
  2. Form the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Leave some space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
  3. Bake the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for approximately 12-14 minutes or until the edges set but the centers remain soft and gooey. Avoid overbaking to maintain the signature gooey texture.
  4. Cool and Serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these cookies fresh for the best gooey experience.

Notes

  • Do not overbake to ensure the cookies remain gooey in the center.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Optionally, dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness before serving.

Keywords: gooey butter cookies, soft cookies, cream cheese cookies, cake mix cookies, easy dessert