Description
These Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of classic butter cake in cookie form. Soft, buttery cookies with a sweet glaze, they are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Butter Glaze:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to wet mixture.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Prepare glaze: In a saucepan, melt butter, sugar, and water. Remove from heat, add vanilla.
- Glaze cookies: Brush warm glaze over hot cookies. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container overnight for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
