Butter Cookies
Indulge in the delightful world of Butter Cookies, where a soft, gooey texture meets vibrant sprinkles for an irresistible treat. These cookies are incredibly easy to make—perfect for novice bakers—and are sure to impress at any gathering or family event. With a unique combination of cream cheese and cake mix, these cookies melt in your mouth and are easily customizable to fit your tastes. Whether you’re preparing for a holiday party or simply craving something sweet, these colorful butter cookies will brighten up any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 32 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (15.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup sprinkles
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the yellow cake mix until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in the sprinkles gently to avoid color bleeding.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop out dough using a cookie scoop or tablespoon and roll into balls, then coat each ball with powdered sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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