Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of these Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies. Soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies topped with a sweet butter glaze – a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Butter Glaze:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Shape and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough, roll into balls, and place them on the baking sheet. Flatten the tops. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
- Make glaze: In a saucepan, melt butter with sugar and water. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.
- Glaze cookies: Once cookies are baked, brush the warm glaze over each cookie. Let cool to set.
Notes
- These cookies taste better the next day as the glaze soaks in.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
