Xmas Gooey Butter Cookies
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Xmas Gooey Butter Cookies Easy recipe buttery gooey perfection Bake Christmas cookies today
- Author: sophie
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
- 2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter, softened
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ teaspoon Almond Extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- Powdered Sugar for dusting
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and almond extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust generously with powdered sugar.