Description
Soft and chewy gooey butter cookies that melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 package cream cheese (8 oz), softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese.
- Add the powdered sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- You can substitute butter with margarine for a dairy-free option.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: gooey butter cookies, easy cookie recipe, dessert recipe