Gooey Butter Cookies (Soft & Chewy)

These Gooey Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and slightly gooey in the center , a melt-in-your-mouth delight!
They’re easy to make, beautifully fluffy, and perfect for gifting, parties, or enjoying with your morning coffee. You can customize them with sprinkles in any color to match any occasion, spring, birthdays, or cozy weekends.

📋 Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 box vanilla cake mix (15.25 oz)
½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
⅓ cup sprinkles (any color or theme)

🍪 Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
Mix in the cake mix until a soft dough forms.
Fold in the sprinkles gently.
Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes for thicker, gooier cookies.
Shape the dough into 1.5-tablespoon balls and roll each in powdered sugar.
Bake for 9–11 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
Cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

💡 Tips

Don’t overbake, the centers should look slightly soft when removed.
Use jimmies-style sprinkles so the color doesn’t bleed.
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze the dough for up to 2 months.