Description
Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies are a delightful adaptation of the classic butter cake, offering a rich, buttery flavor in a soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookie form. Drizzled with a sweet glaze, these cookies are perfect for any occasion and will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that draws everyone in for a taste. Whether at family gatherings or casual snacks, these cookies promise to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp milk or water (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cooling on wire racks.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with milk or water until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 31mg