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Colorful holiday cookies with a shiny, gooey glaze arranged on a festive platter, decorated with sprinkles and holiday-themed accents, showcasing their soft, chewy texture and glossy surface, styled with a blurred background to emphasize the shiny cookies.

Decadent Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies Easy Holiday Treat

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A rich and gooey holiday butter cookie with a sweet glaze topped with colorful sprinkles, perfect for festive celebrations.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Colorful sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
  3. Mix in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Form dough into small balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let cookies cool slightly, then drizzle with glaze and decorate with sprinkles.

Notes

  • For a more festive look, use holiday-colored sprinkles.
  • Ensure cookies are completely cooled before glazing.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Holiday
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg