Gooey Butter Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
02 - 1/2 cup butter, softened.
03 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened.
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
05 - 1 large egg.
06 - 1 box yellow cake mix.
07 - 1/2 cup festive sprinkles.

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to 350°F and line baking trays with parchment paper.
02 - Combine butter, cream cheese, egg, and vanilla until it's creamy and smooth.
03 - Stir in cake mix until you get a thick dough. Gently work in the sprinkles.
04 - Pop the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm it up.
05 - Form 1 1/2-inch balls and roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat.
06 - Space balls 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers stay soft.

# Notes:

01 - Stick to full-fat cream cheese for the best texture.
02 - Good for 3 days at room temperature.
03 - Can freeze and store for up to 3 months.

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