Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies Paula Deen
Indulge in the decadent charm of Paula Deen’s Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies—soft, chewy, and oozing with rich chocolate flavor in every bite. Perfectly combining cream cheese and butter with an effortless shortcut using boxed chocolate cake mix, these cookies deliver bakery-quality results with minimal effort. Rolled in confectioners’ sugar for a crackled, snow-dusted finish, they’re as visually stunning as they are irresistibly delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, this crowd-pleasing recipe is ideal for holiday cookie trays, potlucks, or a luxurious dessert fix. These chocolaty delights promise to be the easiest, most rewarding treat you’ll bake this week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 unit Large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 18.25 ounces Boxed Chocolate Cake Mix
- 0.5 cup Confectioners' Sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together in a large bowl until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until fully combined.
Add the boxed chocolate cake mix to the wet ingredients. Blend until the mixture forms a thick dough. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours. This step helps the dough firm up, making it easier to handle.
Once the dough has chilled, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions using a spoon or cookie scoop. Roll each portion into a ball with your hands.
Place the confectioners' sugar in a small, shallow bowl. Roll each dough ball in the sugar until fully coated.
Arrange the sugar-coated balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4145 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 204.2 g | 262% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.1 g | 610% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 695 mg | 232% | |
| Sodium | 4435 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 533.6 g | 194% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 312.1 g | ||
| Protein | 45.9 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1244 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 933 mg | 20% | |
*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.
