Christmas Butter Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 teaspoon vanilla essence (use pure).
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1/2 cup butter, unsalted and softened.
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8 ounces of softened cream cheese.
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1 large egg, room temperature.
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15 ounces white cake mix powder.
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1 1/2 cups festive sprinkles (red, white, and green).
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2 cups white chocolate chips, perfect for melting.
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1 cup powdered sugar, for coating.
# Instructions:
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Combine cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
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Add the egg along with vanilla and mix well.
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Stir the cake mix in fully.
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Gently stir in 3/4 cup of sprinkles.
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Cover the bowl and chill in the fridge overnight.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F.
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Use parchment or a silicone mat to line your sheets.
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Scoop up some dough and roll it into little balls.
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Roll balls in additional sprinkles if you'd like.
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Roll the dough balls in powdered sugar for a sweet layer.
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Space the dough balls out on your prepared sheets.
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Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the cookies just start to turn golden.
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Transfer baked cookies to a wire rack to cool off.
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Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
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Carefully dip one half of each cookie in the melted chocolate.
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Immediately sprinkle some sprinkles over the wet chocolate half.
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Wait until the chocolate is completely set and hardened.
# Notes:
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Using a cake mix makes these extra soft and easy.
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Great for holiday cookie swaps.
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Swap sprinkle colors to match other occasions.
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Don’t skip chilling the dough before baking!
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Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.