Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies

April 12, 2017

These tender, rich, delicious Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies are made with cake mix, premium butter, and just a few other ingredients. Decorate them to match any season!

7 ounces Finlandia unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
7 ounces Finlandia Creamy Gourmet Cheese, lemon, vanilla, or classic flavor (or substitute cream cheese)
1 egg
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, (about 1/2 lemon)
18 ounces cake mix, white, yellow, or vanilla (gluten free OK)
1 cup powdered sugar
colored decorating sugar, (optional)

Use a stand mixer or hand mixer on medium speed to cream together butter and cheese until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix again on medium speed until well...
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Nutritions

Calories
279

Sodium
176mg
7% DV

Fat
26g
40% DV

Protein
2g
4% DV

Carbs
5g
1% DV

Fiber
0.4g
1% DV

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