Irresistible Gooey Christmas Butter Cookies
These irresistible gooey Christmas butter cookies feature a tender, melt-in-your-mouth center with lightly crisp edges, perfect for holiday gatherings and easy baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies (about 12 servings, 2 cookies per serving) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (110g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: Christmas sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the pure vanilla extract until the batter is silky and inviting.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and keep the centers gooey.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded dough balls onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle festive colored sugars or sprinkles on top if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and slightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential to keep the centers gooey and prevent spreading. Use room temperature eggs and butter for best texture. Watch baking time closely to avoid overbaking. Test bake one cookie first to adjust for oven variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Christmas cookies, butter cookies, holiday baking, gooey cookies, easy cookies, festive cookies, vanilla cookies