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Eggnog Gooey Butter Cookies

Gooey Eggnog Butter Cookies for the Ultimate Holiday Delight

Eggnog Gooey Butter Cookies are rich, festive treats perfect for holiday gatherings and cookie exchanges.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Butter unsalted, softened
  • 1 large Large Egg at room temperature
  • 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg freshly grated
  • 1 tsp Rum Extract substitute with vanilla if unavailable
  • 1 pkg Pillsbury Golden Butter Cake Mix or any yellow cake mix
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for rolling and decoration

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Eggnog Gooey Butter Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
  3. Incorporate one large egg and ground nutmeg into the mixture and mix until fully combined.
  4. Add rum extract, then gradually mix in the cake mix and baking powder until a thick dough forms.
  5. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  6. Roll the chilled dough into 2-inch balls and coat each ball with powdered sugar.
  7. Place the powdered sugar-coated balls onto the baking sheet, spaced at least 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until soft and slightly gooey on top, but not browned.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Dust with additional powdered sugar before serving for a festive presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Store uneaten cookies in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Refrigerating the dough ensures a better shape and texture.

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