Gooey Chewy Butter Almond Cookies Recipe

Name: Gooey Chewy Butter Almond Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 box Butter Recipe cake mix (your favorite brand); 1 stick of REAL butter; 1/2 teaspoon REAL Vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1 egg, beaten; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 8-oz package cream cheese; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 cup whole almonds, chopped & toasted (see recipe below); Powdered sugar for topping

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Measure out a cup of whole almonds, then chop them in small pieces and toss around in a heavy saucepan with TBSP each of butter and sugar. Cook over medium heat for no more than 10 minutes and keep them moving because they will burn if you're not careful.
2
Cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar together, then add the extracts and beaten egg and mix well.
3
In a separate bowl pour the cake mix and cardamom, mix well, then pour the wet batter into the dry ingredients; using an electric mixer, blend until fairly smooth (almonds will make it a little bumpy though).
4
This dough is quite soft, so you will need to place the bowl in the back of the fridge for a couple of hours to stiffen it. When chilled, use a teaspoon to scoop out pieces about the size of a walnut, roll into a firm balls, then flatten slightly on a baking sheet sprayed with Baker's Joy or PAM until dough is gone, and run into the hot oven to bake for 12 minutes. The cookies will spread out and be soft at first so allow them to sit on the sheet for at least 3 minutes, then carefully remove with a spatula. While they are still warm, put about a cup of powdered sugar in a tea strainer and shake over the cookies.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 box Butter Recipe cake mix (your favorite brand), 1 stick of REAL butter, 1/2 teaspoon REAL Vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, and more.

Yes, Gooey Chewy Butter Almond Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Gooey Chewy Butter Almond Cookies

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Variations & substitutions

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