Gooey Butter Cake Cookies are even better than the cake itself! Perfect portioned for the best bite ever.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gooey butter cake
Servings: 36
Calories: 83kcal
Author: Kellie
Ingredients
1 1/3cupsall-purpose flour
1 1/2teaspoonsbaking powder
1/4teaspoonsalt
4tablespoonsbutter
4ouncescream cheese
1 1/4cupgranulated sugar
1large egg and 1 large egg yolk
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1cupconfectioners' sugar
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and continue beating until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time incorporating completely after each addition. Add the vanilla and blend well. Add the dry ingredients to the mixer bowl at low speed gradually until combined.
Chill the dough for 2 hours or until firm.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pour the confectioner's sugar in a small bowl.
Using a tablespoon, scoop a rounded spoonful of dough and form into a ball using your hands. Roll the ball in the confectioner's sugar until completely covered and place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet and then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Cookies can be made up to 5 days in advance and stored in an airtight container.Dough can be made up to 48 hours in advance and refrigerated in an airtight container. Alternatively, the dough can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw completely before scooping.