Description
These Cream Cheese Cake Mix Cookies are delightful and simple to make. With a creamy texture and subtle sweetness, they’re perfect for any occasion. Made with cake mix, cream cheese, and just a few other ingredients, these cookies are both quick to prepare and irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 15.25 oz. box white cake mix
- 1 8 oz. brick cream cheese {softened}
- 1/2 cup butter {softened}
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar {for sprinkling on top}
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese and butter using a hand mixer or mixing by hand until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, mixing until well incorporated.
- Gradually add the cake mix, stirring until the dough is thick and well combined.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto a parchment or silicone-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until the edges are set; the centers may look slightly undercooked.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on the sheet before sprinkling with powdered sugar.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
For best results, ensure the cream cheese and butter are room temperature before mixing.
These cookies can be frozen; just place them in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Feel free to customize with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg