Heavenly Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies
Delightful cookies capturing the buttery richness of Kentucky Butter Cake, topped with a sweet glaze for a perfect treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (310 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (225 grams / 8 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp butter extract (optional)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- For the glaze:
- ½ cup (115 grams / 4 oz) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60 mL / 2 fl oz) water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mixing the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugars in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and butter extract (if using), mixing until combined.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the fridge for about 30 minutes (optional).
- Scoop the dough onto a lined cookie sheet, spacing them out.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden.
- Make the glaze by melting unsalted butter and whisking in sugar and water; bring to a slow boil.
- Glaze the warm cookies by dipping or drizzling with the prepared glaze.
Notes
Serve with coffee or milk and enjoy the nostalgic flavors! For variations, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, Kentucky butter cake, dessert, baking, Southern, sweet glaze