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Gooey Butter Cookies Recipe

INGREDIENTS 

▢1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened ▢½ cup unsalted butter softened ▢1 egg ▢½ teaspoon vanilla extract ▢1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix ▢1 cup powdered sugar plus more for dusting

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STEP-1

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, egg and vanilla with a hand mixer until fluffy. Mix in cake mix until combined, and chill for 30 minutes.

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STEP-2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place powdered sugar in a bowl. Scoop out and roll dough into 1½-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar until well coated. Place onto a lightly greased cookie sheet.

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STEP-3

Bake for 10–12 minutes.

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STEP-4

Let cookies sit on the cookie sheet for a few minutes, then remove to a rack to cool.

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STEP-5

Sift more powdered sugar on top, if desired.