Description
Delightfully soft and sweet, these Strawberry Gooey Butter Cookies combine creamy butter and cream cheese with a vibrant strawberry cake mix. They are rolled in powdered sugar and baked to perfection, yielding a gooey center and lightly browned exterior that’s perfect for strawberry lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) strawberry cake mix
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until the mixture is smooth and well combined, forming a creamy base for the dough.
- Add Egg: Beat in the large egg thoroughly to the butter and cream cheese mixture to bind the ingredients and add moisture.
- Incorporate Cake Mix: Gradually add the strawberry cake mix to the wet ingredients on low speed, mixing just until a thick dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies soft and tender.
- Form and Coat Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then gently coat each ball in the powdered sugar, which adds sweetness and a delicate crust.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes, or until the centers are set and the bottoms or edges are lightly browned, ensuring gooey centers.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking racks before serving, so they set perfectly.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for easy mixing and smooth dough.
- Do not overbake; the centers should remain soft and slightly gooey for the perfect texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough.
- Powdered sugar coating adds sweetness and a delicate finish but can be replaced with granulated sugar for a different texture.
