Description
Savor the magic of Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies—rich, buttery treats that melt in your mouth and are delicately dusted with powdered sugar for a festive touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Crack in the eggs and pour in the vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about one hour.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden but centers are still soft. Dust generously with powdered sugar while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: - For an extra gooey texture, slightly underbake the cookies. - Substitute vanilla extract with almond extract for a nutty flavor. - Consider adding festive sprinkles or crushed peppermint for a holiday twist.