Butter Pecan Cream Cheese Cookies Cake Mix
Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of Butter Pecan Cream Cheese Cookies made with cake mix—a recipe that’s as easy as it is decadent. Featuring a base of buttery pecan cake mix, softened cream cheese, and unsalted butter, these cookies deliver a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture with minimal effort. A hint of vanilla enhances the flavor, while optional chopped pecans add a satisfying crunch. Rolled in powdered sugar for a delicate crackled finish, these cookies bake up soft and tender in just 12 minutes. Perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or an everyday treat, they combine convenience with gourmet flavor. Ready in under 30 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dessert is your go-to for simple yet show-stopping cookies.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box (about 15.25 oz) Butter pecan cake mix
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups (optional) Pecans, chopped
- 0.5 cups Powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and softened butter. Beat using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl. Beat until well incorporated.
Slowly add the butter pecan cake mix to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until a thick dough forms.
If desired, fold in the chopped pecans using a spatula to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
Once chilled, scoop out heaping tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Lightly coat each ball in powdered sugar and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly crackled. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve your Butter Pecan Cream Cheese Cookies warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4128 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 288.0 g | 369% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.2 g | 636% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 729 mg | 243% | |
| Sodium | 2593 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 344.1 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 224.7 g | ||
| Protein | 41.2 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 361 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 780 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
