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Easy Gooey Butter Cookies Made with Cake Mix

A stack of freshly baked gooey butter cookies heavily dusted with powdered sugar on a white plate.
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Make soft, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth gooey butter cookies using a simple yellow cake mix hack. These cookies feature a rich, chewy center and a sweet powdered sugar coating.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a thick dough forms.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the vanilla and almond extracts, mixing well.
  4. Add the cream cheese mixture to the cake mix dough. Mix on low speed or by hand until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Place the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar in a shallow dish.
  6. Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized balls. Roll each ball thoroughly in the powdered sugar until fully coated.
  7. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look soft and slightly underbaked.
  9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The centers will set into a gooey texture as they cool.

Notes

  • For extra gooey results, slightly underbake these cookies. They firm up as they cool.
  • If you prefer a St. Louis style tang, use a full-fat cream cheese.
  • Roll the dough balls generously in powdered sugar before baking for a thick, crackly crust.

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