Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened.
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened.
03 - 1 large egg.
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
05 - 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix.
06 - 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles.
07 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Beat cream cheese, butter, egg and vanilla until smooth. Stir in cake mix until thick dough forms.
03 - Gently fold in sprinkles, avoiding overmixing. Chill dough 30 minutes.
04 - Roll dough into 1 1/2-inch balls, coat in powdered sugar. Place 2 inches apart on sheets.
05 - Cook 10-12 minutes until edges set but centers soft. Cool on sheets then transfer to rack.

# Notes:

01 - Keeps 3 days at room temperature.
02 - Can freeze up to 3 months.
03 - Store in single layer to maintain shape.

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