If you’re craving a delightful treat, try the Ooey Gooey Cookies. The cookies are a deliciously soft and chewy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch that will surely please your taste buds.
When it comes to substitutions, feel free to use any flavor of cake mix you prefer, though the butter flavor pairs beautifully with the cream cheese. For a lighter touch, consider swapping out butter for margarine, but I wouldn’t recommend using diet margarine as it can alter the texture. Cream cheese can be replaced with a dairy-free alternative if you’re aiming for a lactose-free version, ensuring everyone can enjoy the cookies.
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Ooey Gooey Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (18 ounce) box butter recipe cake mix, golden
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Mix together 1 (18 ounce) box butter recipe cake mix, 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until well combined.
- Chill the mixture for 1 hour to help the dough firm up and make it easier to roll.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in powdered sugar for that signature look.
- Place the coated balls on a greased cookie sheet, making sure they are spaced about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cookies turn a light golden color.
- Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before enjoying.
Part of our Homemade Cookie Recipes collection — Part 6 of 7:
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