Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies are soft, rich, and buttery treats with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for holidays, gifts, or anytime you crave a sweet indulgence.
These Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies are rich, soft, and perfectly buttery, with a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth center. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, they’re a crowd-pleasing treat for holidays, parties, or any time you’re craving something indulgent.
Made from scratch with simple ingredients like butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar, these cookies combine a soft, chewy texture with a sweet, gooey center. They’re perfect for cookie exchanges, gifting, or just enjoying fresh from the oven with a cup of coffee or milk.
They are quick and easy to make like Easy Lemon Cake Mix Cookies Recipe and Double Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies.
What's in this post: Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies
Why We Love This Recipe
- Soft and buttery. Melt-in-your-mouth texture with every bite.
- Sweet and indulgent. Gooey centers make them irresistible.
- Easy to make. Simple ingredients and straightforward steps.
- Perfect for sharing. Great for holidays, parties, or cookie swaps.
- Crowd-pleasing. Loved by kids and adults alike and taste like Paula Deen Ooey Gooey Butter Cake.
Ingredients
- Butter. Softened at room temperature for easier mixing and smooth dough.
- Cream Cheese. Use full-fat brick-style for the best creamy texture.
- Vanilla Extract. Pure vanilla adds the richest flavor.
- All-Purpose Flour. Spoon into the measuring cup to avoid packing and ensure accurate measurement.
- Powdered Sugar. Sifted for a smooth, lump-free frosting or topping.
Find the complete ingredient list and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom.
Variations
- Chocolate lovers. Add cocoa powder to the dough or mix in chocolate chips.
- Nutty twist. Fold in chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds for extra crunch.
- Flavor swaps. Try almond extract, maple extract, or a hint of lemon zest for a new flavor.
- Toppings. Roll cookies in cinnamon sugar, sprinkle with powdered sugar, or drizzle with chocolate.
- Festive versions. Add colored sprinkles or crushed candy canes for Christmas or other holidays.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then combine the butter, package cream cheese and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy.
Step 2. Next, add the eggs and vanilla. Mix together in a large bowl.
Step 3. Lower the mixer speed and add the flour, baking powder and part of the powdered sugar. Combine the dry ingredients and stir together.
Step 4. Form the cookies using a large cookie scoop. I used a 1 1/2- 2 tablespoons size. Then scoop the cookie dough into round balls. Then roll them in the remaining powdered sugar.
Step 5. Place the 1-inch balls on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
Step 6. Allow to cool a few minutes and then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
Pro Tips
- Use room-temperature butter and cream cheese. This ensures the dough is smooth and easy to mix.
- Sift powdered sugar. Prevents lumps and gives a silky, soft finish.
- Measure flour correctly. Spoon into the cup instead of scooping to avoid dense cookies.
- Don’t overbake. Cookies should be slightly soft in the center—they’ll firm up as they cool.
- Chill dough if needed. If the dough is too soft to handle, chill for 15–30 minutes before rolling.
- Use a cookie scoop. Ensures evenly sized cookies that bake uniformly.
Storage
Room temperature. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Refrigerator. Keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
Freezer. Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
Tip. Place a slice of bread in the container to help keep cookies soft longer.
More Easy Cookie Recipes
- Easy Yellow Cake Mix Cookies
- Cream Cheese Cookies Recipe
- Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies
- Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies Cake Mix
- Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies
Bake these Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Cookies today and enjoy soft, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth goodness! Don’t forget to leave a comment and star rating to share how much you loved them.
Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Butter softened
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar divided
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, cream cheese and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until combined and fluffy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Then turn the mixer down to low and gradually add in the flour, baking powder and ½ cup of the powdered sugar.
- Using a large cookie scoop (1 1/2- 2 tablespoons size) scoop the dough into round bowls and roll them in the remaining powdered sugar.
- Then place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the top of the cookies start to look set (no longer let wet).
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and then move to wire racks to cool completely.
- Then the cookies are ready to serve and enjoy!
