Indulge in the best St. Louis tradition with these Gooey Butter Cake Cookies! They have a soft and chewy texture with a gooey center and a light dusting of powdered sugar on the outside. These cookies are a delightful treat that will surely satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 cups granulated sugar. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 2 large eggs. 3 cups all-purpose flour. 2 teaspoons baking powder. teaspoon salt. cup powdered sugar for coating.
Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined. Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm. Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough. Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar to coat evenly and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft and gooey. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, enjoy these delicious Gooey Butter Cake Cookies!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
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