Gooey Butter Cookies (Yellow Cake Mix) Recipe
These Gooey Butter Cookies combine the rich flavors of yellow cake mix, butter, and cream cheese to create irresistibly soft and chewy cookies with a luscious, gooey center. Perfectly sweet and buttery, they make a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, softened butter, cream cheese, and eggs. Use an electric mixer to blend all the ingredients until a smooth, thick dough forms.
- Form the cookies: With clean hands or a cookie scoop, roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft and gooey.
- Cool before serving: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, helping them set and intensify their gooey texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for easier mixing and smoother dough.
- Do not overbake; the centers should look slightly underbaked to achieve the signature gooey texture.
- For variation, you can add chocolate chips or nuts to the dough before baking.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Keywords: Gooey butter cookies, yellow cake mix cookies, soft cookies, cream cheese cookies, easy dessert
