The Best Ever Gooey Butter Cookies
Indulge in pure decadence with *The Best Ever Gooey Butter Cookies*! These melt-in-your-mouth treats combine the luscious creaminess of cream cheese and butter with just the right touch of sweetness from a powdered sugar coating. The dough is chilled to perfection, ensuring a soft, tender texture that's irresistible. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, these cookies are quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to cozy weeknight cravings. Each bite delivers a heavenly balance of buttery richness and light, fluffy texture, making them an unforgettable addition to your dessert repertoire. Plus, they stay fresh for days, so you can enjoy their gooey goodness longer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 115 grams cream cheese
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 1 piece large egg
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 210 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 100 grams powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter and cream cheese. Beat together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add the granulated sugar to the bowl and continue to mix until well combined, about 2 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and the mixture is light and fluffy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes. This will make it easier to handle and shape.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each).
Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar until fully coated, then place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes or until the cookies are set around the edges but still slightly soft in the center.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.0 g | 186% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.6 g | 413% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 557 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 1492 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 469.7 g | 171% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 303.5 g | ||
| Protein | 35.9 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 486 mg | 10% | |
*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.
