Ingredients
Base 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
Decorations
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Add Cake Mix: Gradually stir in the yellow cake mix until a thick dough forms, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated without overmixing.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold in the holiday sprinkles, taking care not to overmix to prevent the colors from bleeding into the dough.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to firm it up, making it easier to handle when shaping the cookies.
- Shape and Coat: Scoop the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated for a sweet, delicate crust after baking.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set, but the centers remain slightly soft for a gooey texture.
- Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly without breaking.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is important to prevent spreading and helps maintain the soft texture.
- Do not overbake; cookies should have set edges with slightly soft centers for optimal gooeyness.
- Sugar coating adds a pleasant sweetness and a subtle crunch to the outside of the cookies.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and butter for the best texture and flavor.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
