When the holiday season arrives, nothing brings more joy than the aroma of cookies baking in the oven. Among the countless Christmas cookie recipes, Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies stand out for their irresistibly soft texture, melt-in-your-mouth sweetness, and festive flair. These cookies are everything you love about Christmas in one bite—tender, buttery, dusted with snowy powdered sugar, and bursting with holiday cheer.
Why These Cookies Are So Special
Unlike your average cookie, Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies have a pillowy texture that almost feels like biting into a cloud. Their magic comes from cream cheese and butter, two simple ingredients that transform ordinary cookie dough into something extraordinary. Add in vanilla, powdered sugar, and a splash of festive sprinkles, and suddenly you have cookies that people can’t resist reaching for again and again.
These cookies are also:
- Beginner-friendly – No complicated steps.
- Make-ahead approved – The dough chills beautifully.
- Crowd-pleasing – Loved by both kids and adults.
Ingredients You’ll Need
To whip up these festive treats, gather:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- Holiday sprinkles or red & green sugar for decoration (optional)