Gooey Butter Cookies (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

01 - 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix
06 - 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles
07 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
03 - Gradually mix in the yellow cake mix until a cohesive dough forms.
04 - Gently fold in the holiday sprinkles, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
06 - Roll the chilled dough into balls, then coat each ball thoroughly in powdered sugar.
07 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but centers remain soft.
08 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
02 - Cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
03 - Don't overmix the sprinkles to prevent color bleeding.
04 - Centers should remain soft when done for the perfect gooey texture.

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