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Enchanting Christmas Butter Cookies With Incredible Softness
My kitchen always feels super happy when I'm making these wonderful Christmas Soft Butter Cookies. Trust me, after baking for holidays many times, these melt-in-your-mouth goodies will surely become your family's yearly must-have. While the steps aren't complicated, what comes out of your oven will feel like pure holiday wonder.
The Holiday Cookie You Won't Stop Craving
These cookies need just a few minutes to put together - about 10 for prep, and soon your home will have that amazing Christmas scent everywhere. They're exactly what everyone wants - soft, gooey and never dry. I've never taken them to a party where they weren't grabbed up right away.
Basic Pantry Items For Delicious Results
- Butter: Stick with unsalted so you can add exactly the right amount of salt yourself.
- Cream cheese: Don't forget to take it out early to get soft - it makes mixing much easier.
- Egg: Warm it to room temp for smoother blending into your cookie mix.
- Vanilla extract: The real stuff really makes these taste amazing.
- White cake mix: My clever trick for cookies that turn out soft every time.
- Powdered sugar: Gives them that gorgeous sweet outer layer.
- Christmas sprinkles: Green, red and white ones add that holiday look.
- Chocolate melting chips: I always pick Ghirardelli white ones for the smoothest melt.
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Making Your Sweet Treats
- Get Your Dough Ready
- First beat the soft cream cheese with butter until it's smooth and light. Add your egg and vanilla, then carefully mix in the cake mix and holiday sprinkles until everything comes together nicely.
- Let It Rest
- Cover your dough and put it in the fridge all night. This makes it way easier to handle and really brings out the yummy flavors.
- Pop Them In The Oven
- Heat your oven to 350°F. Put parchment or silicone mats on your cookie sheets, drop spoonfuls of dough, and toss on extra sprinkles if you want them super festive.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Do I need to chill the dough?
Chilling makes the dough less sticky and easier to roll. It also helps keep the cookies from spreading in the oven.
- → Can I change the sprinkle colors?
Absolutely, swap the sprinkle colors to fit any holiday or special occasion!
- → Can I freeze these cookies?
Yes, but freeze them before adding the chocolate. Thaw them first, then dip and decorate.
- → What makes them 'gooey'?
They're based on gooey butter cake, using cream cheese and butter for a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- → What's the best way to store them?
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Separate layers with wax paper if needed.