Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Golden Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies, a holiday treat that promises a melt-in-your-mouth experience. With a rich buttery flavor and a gooey center, these cookies are perfect for gatherings or cozy nights by the fire. Ready in just 20 minutes, they embody warmth, joy, and togetherness, making them the star of your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt; gradually add this to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg