Irresistible easy recipe for rich gooey butter cookies Indulge in chewy sweet treats Perfect for any occasion Get your bake on today
Author:admin
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:24 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
4 large eggs, divided
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
For the base: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Mix until well combined and a thick dough forms. Press this dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
For the gooey topping: In another large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the remaining 3 eggs until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined and creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract, if using.
Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake mix base in the baking dish.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is still slightly jiggly. Do not overbake to ensure the signature gooey texture.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving. Dust with additional powdered sugar if desired.
