Yield: 32 cookies
Festive Holiday Butter Cookies
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Christmas Cookie Magic
These irresistibly soft and tender Christmas butter cookies are a perfect blend of classic cookie texture and rich, buttery goodness. Made with cream cheese and a generous dusting of powdered sugar, these cookies offer an elevated twist on traditional sugar cookies. Their snow-white appearance makes them a stunning addition to any holiday cookie platter, while their melt-in-your-mouth texture keeps everyone coming back for more. Perfect for gift-giving, holiday parties, or simply enjoying with a warm cup of cocoa on a cold winter evening.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (15.25 ounce) box of yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Set your oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine softened cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Beat until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add the cake mix gradually, mixing until you achieve a thick, uniform dough consistency.
- Carefully incorporate holiday sprinkles into the dough, using gentle folding motions to prevent color bleeding.
- Refrigerate your dough for a minimum of 30 minutes to improve handling.
- Form 1½-inch dough balls and thoroughly coat each one in powdered sugar.
- Arrange the cookies on your prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes - look for set edges while centers remain slightly soft.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet briefly before moving to a cooling rack.
Notes
Recommended Equipment:
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Wire cooling racks
Recipe Notes:
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are properly softened for smooth mixing
- Don't skip the chilling time - it helps prevent cookies from spreading
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months
FAQs:
- Can I make these cookies ahead of time?
Yes, you can make the dough up to 2 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator. You can also freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months. - Why did my cookies spread too much?
This usually happens if the dough isn't chilled enough or if the butter was too soft. Make sure to chill the dough and use room temperature, not melted, butter. - Can I use salted butter?
Yes, but reduce the additional salt in the recipe to ¼ teaspoon. - How do I know when the cookies are done?
The edges should be lightly golden, but the centers will still look slightly soft. They will continue to set as they cool.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
32Serving Size:
1 CookieAmount Per Serving: Calories: 135Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 144mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 0gSugar: 10gProtein: 1g
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