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Thursday, March 13, 2014

Cheaters Gooey Butter Cookies - Soooooooo Good

Yes, sometimes I cheat.  I don't always cook from scratch, I'm a cheater and proud of it.  I make these cookies from boxed cake mix.  This is a Betty Crocker recipe that my family loves and we make them often.  They are delicious!  Super Easy & Super Good!  If you ever think about cheating, lol, the recipe is at the bottom.



Add a good sprinkling of confectioner's sugar and they make a beautiful presentation. 


 I make these cookies and they barely make it long enough to cool, everybody loves them.  They turn out so light and fluffy.  These cookies are a great addition to my child taming treats and a lovely dessert for company too.


You can switch it up and use Lemon or Chocolate, whatever flavor mix you like.



Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 1 box Betty Crocker Super Moist yellow cake mix



Directions

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with spoon until well blended. Stir in vanilla and egg. Add cake mix; stir until well combined.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in powdered sugar to coat. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 11 to 15 minutes or until set. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.


Give it a try.

Angel

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35 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 13, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    MMMM These look so yummy!

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  2. Karren HallerMarch 13, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    Oh my gosh, I would not be able to keep my hands off these yummy morsels, my mouth is watering as I type.

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  3. April GrantMarch 13, 2014 at 10:18 PM

    Yummy! I just never thought about using cake mix for cookies.

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  4. UnknownMarch 14, 2014 at 6:11 AM

    Im so glad to see someone else cheats and uses box mixes too! lol

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  5. Alison AgnewMarch 14, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    I cheat every which way I can and these look totally worth it. Would love for you to share at Fridays Unfolded!

    Alison
    Nancherrow

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  6. AngieOuellette-TowerMarch 14, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    Oh I want some now!! - They look so delicious that I think I can smell them!
    Angie
    PS - I love that platter too!

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  7. UnknownMarch 14, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    Oh dear, I have all of these ingredients in my house RIGHT NOW! This is gonna be good, great recipe!

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  8. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaMarch 14, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    I am a scratch baker but I like to "cheat" once in a while! Turns out a pumpkin bread recipe using a cake mix was way better than my scratch one! Will try these...pinned! thanks!

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  9. KellyMarch 14, 2014 at 9:52 PM

    Oh my goodness, yum!

    xx Kelly
    Sparkles and Shoes

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  10. Kiittäkää Aina ja KaikestaMarch 15, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    How delicious! And I'm totally OK with cheating also ;)

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  11. April's HomemakingMarch 17, 2014 at 12:55 PM

    I love cookies that start with cake mix, these look yummy! I would love to invite you to share your recipe at my linky party, Meal Planning Monday Recipe Link-up. Happy St. Patrick's Day! :) http://www.aprilshomemaking.com/2014/03/meal-planning-monday-recipe-link-up-2.html

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  12. that suburban mommaMarch 18, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    Looks so yummy, Angel! Thanks for linking up to the (not so) Wordless Wednesday linky! I'll definitely pin these for later. :)

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  13. mothers shadowMarch 18, 2014 at 11:46 PM

    Now this is one I MUST try! I have not seen one with cream cheese in the mix - can't go wrong with that ingredient. Stopping by from Wake Up Wed Linky. Carrie, A Mother's Shadow

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  14. Heidi's WanderingsMarch 19, 2014 at 3:35 AM

    These look so tasty! Stopping by from the Wake Up Wed Linky!

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  15. Joann @EuchreFunMarch 19, 2014 at 5:48 AM

    Angel, Nothing wrong with "cheating", they are still "homemade" LoL Visiting from Wake up Wednesday Linky Party ... thanks for hosting :-)

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  16. TheresaMarch 19, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    I've never made cake mix cookies. These sound yummy! Thanks for sharing how easy they are to make @DearCreatives party! Hope to see you again soon. Theresa

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  17. ProbablyCraftingMarch 20, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    Those sounds so good!!! :) I love the square plate too :)

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  18. UnknownMarch 21, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    Yummy! Thanks for guest hosting with us this week! And sharing on Whatever Wednesday on Thank You Honey! Hope to see you again next week!

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  19. Gentle JoyMarch 3, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    These look good.... and sometimes it is good to have a fast simple recipe to use.... even if it isn't from scratch. :) Thank you.

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  20. Heidi's WanderingsMarch 4, 2015 at 12:56 AM

    The powdered sugar is what makes them extra special.

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  21. Lou Lou GirlsMarch 9, 2015 at 5:51 PM

    I'm loving this! You always bring such amazing things to our party. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you tonight at 7 at our party. I can't wait! Lou Lou Girls

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  22. tisme143April 18, 2016 at 11:57 PM

    YUM!! those look delicious! and I think we all cheat lol ,
    @tisonlyme143

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  23. MarthalynnApril 19, 2016 at 7:45 AM

    These look so good! I love how short the ingredient list is and how easy they are to make. That's my kind of cookie recipe. Thanks for sharing!

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  24. UnknownApril 19, 2016 at 11:02 AM

    Looks yummy and will make them. Have a sweet tooth and these will do the trick.

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  25. UnknownApril 19, 2016 at 11:02 AM

    Looks yummy and will make them. Have a sweet tooth and these will do the trick.

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  26. AnonymousApril 19, 2016 at 11:54 AM

    yummy these look amazing and love that they are simple to make with very few ingredients thanks for sharing.

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  27. Sandra WattsApril 19, 2016 at 7:51 PM

    They sound ohh so yummy. Love butter cookies.

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  28. cheryle936April 19, 2016 at 10:27 PM

    I will try them on my hubby, but I will not say how easy! Thanks for sharing!

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  29. UnknownApril 21, 2016 at 4:09 AM

    I'm pretty sure I'd eat the entire batch in one sitting. Thanks for sharing!

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  30. VickieCApril 22, 2016 at 12:49 PM

    oh my goodness those look decilious

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  31. UnknownApril 22, 2016 at 2:32 PM

    These sound so good. I can't wait to try these for the family. Thank you for sharing

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  32. molliMay 1, 2016 at 9:22 PM

    oh those look delicious. i think i might eat them all hahaha

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  33. alicatMay 7, 2016 at 10:24 PM

    Sounds like a mini cheesecake, am I right? I bet a lemon cake mix or adding lemon zest would make this irresistible at a summer potluck.

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  34. doxiluvrMay 13, 2016 at 3:27 AM

    These sound good. I wish they would make sugar free powdered sugar. Since this recipe is so simple, it would be easy to make any time or with little time. Good recipe to hold on to.

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  35. AnonymousMay 17, 2016 at 7:27 PM

    Those sounds so good! I love the square plate too.

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