Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, one large egg, and 1/2 cup (one stick) of softened unsalted butter. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed or a sturdy spoon until a soft, uniform dough forms. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and arrange them about 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheets.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the remaining 1/2 cup (one stick) of softened unsalted butter. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar, beating until fully incorporated and fluffy. Finally, beat in the remaining large egg and the pure vanilla extract until the filling is silky smooth.
- Gently create a small indentation in the center of each dough ball using your thumb or the back of a spoon. Spoon or pipe about a tablespoon of the creamy filling into the hollowed-out center of each cookie dough ball.
- Transfer the baking sheets to your preheated oven and bake for 10-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear set but still a little wobbly. Let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Pour about 1/2 cup of powdered sugar into a shallow bowl or a sifter. Once the cookies are cooled enough to handle, gently roll each cookie in the bowl of powdered sugar until it’s fully coated on all sides. Alternatively, use a fine-mesh sieve to sprinkle a generous layer of powdered sugar over the tops of the cooled cookies.
Notes
These Cake Mix Gooey Butter Cookies are an unbelievably simple, yet utterly decadent treat that brings together the best of a soft cookie and a rich, buttery, gooey center. Imagine a golden-edged cookie that gives way to a melt-in-your-mouth, creamy filling, all dusted with a delicate cloud of powdered sugar. They’re like a warm hug in cookie form—chewy on the outside, sinfully gooey on the inside, and bursting with a sweet vanilla flavor that’s both comforting and luxurious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American