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Gooey Butter Cookies

Gooey Butter Cookies: The Ultimate Chewy Delight

These incredibly easy gooey butter cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Perfect for any occasion, they're sure to become a family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 3 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Turbinado Sugar optional, for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls (large and medium)
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes with an electric mixer).
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar, if desired.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers will be soft and gooey.
  9. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. They will firm up as they cool.

Notes

For extra gooey centers, slightly underbake the cookies. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.