Description
Indulge in the warmth of the holiday season with these Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies. Each bite offers a delightful blend of sweetness and rich, creamy texture that melts in your mouth. Dust them with powdered sugar for a festive touch, and enjoy the nostalgic aroma as they bake. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights by the fire, these cookies are bound to become a seasonal favorite, bringing joy to friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually mix this into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of chilled dough, roll into balls, and coat each ball in powdered sugar before placing on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (24g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg