Gooey Butter Cookies

01Method

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour confectioners' sugar into a shallow bowl and set aside.

2. 2

   Using an electric mixer, blend cream cheese and butter together in a medium bowl until smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.

3. 3

   Fold in the cake mix until fully incorporated. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls.

4. 4

   Toss each ball in confectioners' sugar until evenly coated, then arrange them about 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.

5. 5

   Bake until the cookies are just set, 10 to 13 minutes.

6. 6

   Transfer the baked cookies from the pan onto wire racks and allow to cool completely.