These Ooey Gooey Christmas Butter Cookies are a holiday favorite, bringing festive cheer and melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness to your dessert table. With their soft, creamy centers and a slightly crisp exterior, these cookies are incredibly easy to make and perfect for sharing. Whether you’re baking for family, friends, or a holiday party, these colorful cookies are sure to impress.
Why You’ll Love These Christmas Butter Cookies
These cookies are a fun and festive twist on a classic butter cookie recipe. The addition of gluten-free yellow cake mix gives them a rich flavor and soft texture, while the powdered sugar coating adds just the right amount of sweetness. To make them even more festive, you can decorate them with sprinkles for a colorful holiday touch. Plus, they’re easy to customize, making them perfect for bakers of all skill levels.
Three Festive Ways to Decorate Your Cookies
One of the best parts of this recipe is how versatile it is. You can adapt these cookies for any occasion with a few simple changes. Whether you want something classic or extra festive, there’s a decorating option for everyone. Here are three creative ways to give your cookies a holiday makeover:
- Sprinkled Tops: After coating the dough balls in powdered sugar, flatten them slightly with your palm and add Christmas sprinkles on top before baking.
- Sprinkle Coating: Roll the dough balls in red, white, and green sprinkles for a colorful holiday look.
- Double Coating: Combine both ideas by first rolling the dough balls in sprinkles, then in powdered sugar for a unique and festive finish.
What to Serve with Christmas Butter Cookies
These cookies are delightful on their own, but pairing them with complementary treats can enhance their flavor even more. They’re perfect for rounding out a dessert spread or enjoying with your favorite holiday beverages. Here are a few serving suggestions:
- Hot Cocoa: A rich, creamy hot chocolate complements the soft texture and sweet flavor of the cookies.
- Mulled Wine: The warm spices in mulled wine balance the cookies’ buttery sweetness.
- Holiday Trifles: Serve these cookies alongside a layered trifle for a variety of flavors and textures.
How to Store Christmas Butter Cookies
Keep your cookies fresh by storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For extended freshness, refrigerate them for up to a week or freeze them for up to a month. When freezing, individually wrap each cookie in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe container to preserve their flavor and texture
A Cookie for Every Holiday Mood
Whether you stick with the classic powdered sugar coating or try one of the festive decorating options, these Christmas Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat. They’re easy to make, fun to customize, and absolutely irresistible. Bring a batch to your next holiday gathering, and watch them disappear before your eyes!
Christmas Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box gluten-free yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup low-carb powdered sweetener for coating
- Christmas sprinkles optional for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Gradually add the yellow cake mix, stirring until the dough comes together.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Once chilled, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll each into a ball. Roll the dough balls generously in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between them. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cookies are set with slightly cracked tops but still soft in the center.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.