Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies
Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies bring the rich flavor of a classic dessert into a delightful cookie form, topped with a sweet glaze that makes them irresistible.
Ingredients
Cookie dough
- 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened, at room temperature
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs At room temperature
- 1/4 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with sour milk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Butter glaze
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Melted
- 1 cup Confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- While the cookies are baking, prepare the butter glaze by whisking together the melted butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and water until smooth.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and, while still warm, brush them generously with the butter glaze.
- Allow the glazed cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies warm or at room temperature. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week or frozen for up to three months.