I don’t generally like recipes that call for a cake mix…something about making a homemade recipe with a box mix just seems wrong, LOL.
These were really good, and *very* easy! They would be great as a “holiday” cookie.
Gooey Butter Cookies
(From Keeping Good Company)
- 1/2c butter
- 1/4t vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1 (8oz) pkg. cream cheese
- 1 (1 lb. 2.25 oz) box butter recipe cake mix powdered sugar for dipping
- cooking spray
Beat butter, vanilla, egg, and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Mix in dry cake mix. Chill for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350^. Lightly coat cookie sheet with cooking spray. Drop by teaspoonfuls in a bowl of powdered sugar; roll into balls. Bake 10-12 minutes.
Makes 3-4 dozen super-yummy cookies!