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Eggnog Gooey Butter Cookies

Eggnog Gooey Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Eggnog Gooey Butter Cookies are a delightful holiday treat with a soft, gooey texture and festive flavor.
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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: Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Rum Extract
  • 1 box Pillsbury Golden Butter Cake Mix
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for rolling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together softened cream cheese and butter in a mixing bowl for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and ground nutmeg to the mixture, mixing on low speed until well combined.
  4. Stir in the rum extract until evenly distributed.
  5. Gradually blend in the cake mix and baking powder until there are no dry spots.
  6. Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  7. Scoop and roll dough into 2-inch balls, then coat in powdered sugar.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until soft and slightly gooey on top.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Optionally sprinkle with more powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for several days in an airtight container.

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