Description
Indulge in the warmth of the holiday season with these Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies. These soft, chewy treats are rich with buttery flavor and dusted with powdered sugar, evoking the cozy magic of Christmas mornings. Perfect for sharing or savoring by the fire, each bite is a delightful reminder of cherished memories and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before transferring to wire racks and dust with additional powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg