Description
These soft, buttery cookies are irresistibly gooey with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Made with cream cheese and a simple yellow cake mix, they’re a holiday treat that’s quick to prepare and perfect for any festive occasion. Sprinkled with festive decorations, they’re sure to brighten up your dessert table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (18.25 oz) package yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Sprinkles, for decorating (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Mix in the cake mix until well blended.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheets and flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Decorate with sprinkles if desired.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Do not overbake!
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is not over-mixed to maintain that soft and gooey texture.
- The cookies will continue to cook on the baking sheet after you remove them from the oven, so it’s important to not overbake them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes