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Easy Gooey Butter Cookies: Sweet & Chewy Powdered Sugar Treats

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These Gooey Butter Cookies Rolled In Powdered Sugar are little clouds of pure, sweet delight that melt in your mouth. With a crisp, sugary exterior and a soft, gooey center, they are the perfect balance of indulgence and comfort.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Powdered sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, softened unsalted butter, and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Crack in the large egg and add the vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Beat on medium speed until fully incorporated and smooth.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, beating on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix!
  6. Cover the bowl of dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Pour a generous amount of powdered sugar into a shallow bowl.
  8. Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator. Using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out portions of dough and roll them into smooth, round balls.
  9. Drop each dough ball into the bowl of powdered sugar and roll it around until completely coated. For a thicker coating, roll them a second time in the powdered sugar.
  10. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly set and the centers look soft and slightly gooey.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Do not skip the chilling step to prevent excessive spreading during baking.

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