Butter Cake Cookies
Butter Cake Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with bright sprinkles, making them perfect for almost ANY holiday celebrations. These cookies combine the richness of cream cheese and butter with a touch of white chocolate for an irresistible treat.
These cookies are dense and chewy, with a slightly gooey texture. They capture the buttery richness of a butter cake but in a handheld, portable form. PLUS they start with a cake mix so you know they are EASY!
They’re a fun and easy way to bring cheer to the dessert table. The creamy texture and burst of sweetness make them a hit with kids and adults alike. Plus, the colorful sprinkles and white chocolate dip add a festive touch!
When to Make These Cookies
They’re ideal for birthdays, holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or as a sweet addition to your Christmas Eve dessert spread. They’re also a great option for gifting or enjoying while decorating the tree.
And you can swap out the sprinkles for any color you like. So sure, make them for the holidays with green and red OR make them for a birthday party with yellow, pink, white and blue.
Obviously, ANY color combo you want to use will work!
How to Store Butter Cookies
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week. To keep the white chocolate dip looking fresh, avoid stacking the cookies directly on top of each other—use parchment paper to separate layers. They can also be frozen for up to a month; thaw at room temperature before serving.
Our Other Favorite Recipes That Start With A Cake Mix
We often have a leftover cake mix in our pantry, wether we bought them for a specific project OR we grabbed on while they were on super saver deals at the store. This recipes that start with a cake mix are often quick and easy desserts.
Like this Honey Bun Cake, layer with cinnamon sugar and tasting a little like honey this cake is perfect for a crowd or party. Or our family favorite Magic Rhubarb Cake which takes rhubarb, or favorite perennial food producer, to the next level.
Christmas Butter Cake Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ C butter softened
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 – 15 oz white cake mix
- 1 C powdered sugar
- 1 ½ C red white, green christmas sprinkles
- 2 C ghirardelli white chocolate melting chips
Instructions
- Using a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until combined and smooth
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined
- Add cake mix and stir until smooth
- Fold in ¾ C of the sprinkles
- Cover with plastic wrap and place into the fridge overnight
- To Bake The Cookies: Put the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat
- Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out some of the dough and roll into a ball
- Roll the ball in the powdered sugar until completely coated
- Place onto the cookie sheets
- Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly brown
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before placing onto a wire rack to cool completely
- To Dip The Cookies: Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside
- Using a heat safe bowl, melt the white chocolate in 30 second increments in the microwave until completely melted
- Carefully Dip half of the cookie into the white chocolate
- Very gently shake any excess white chocolate off
- Place the cookie onto the parchment paper or silicone mat
- Sprinkle with the leftvoer Christmas sprinkles
- Allow the chocolate to completely harden
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