Ooey-Gooey Butter Cookies are the kind of cookies you just can’t forget, so when the time comes to bake, they’re always your first choice. And when you need the perfect treat to show someone how much you really love them, these are the cookies you’ll consistently turn to. Plus, just like their name suggests, they’re ooey-gooey, buttery, and just so yummy. Not to mention, they’re also extremely easy to make and only require a few pantry staples, so it’s super simple to whip them up whenever your little heart desires. Ooey-Gooey Butter Cookies are like a little dream. Every bite will take you to a truly delightful place!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (15.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Place the confectioners’ sugar in a shallow bowl.
Step 3 –In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese and the butter and beat with an electric hand mixer until creamy.
Step 4 –Stir the egg and the vanilla into the cream cheese mixture.
Step 5 –Add the cake mix to the cream cheese mixture and stir until well-blended.
Step 6 –Roll the dough into 1-inch balls; there should be 24 in total.
Step 7 –Roll the dough balls in the confectioners’ sugar to coat.
Step 8 –Place the dough balls 1-inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Step 9 –Bake the cookies until they are set, about 10-13 minutes.
Step 10 –Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool.
Step 11 –Serve.