Description
Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies are a heavenly treat that perfectly combines the rich flavors of butter and vanilla in a soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookie. Topped with a sweet glaze, these cookies evoke warm memories of grandma’s kitchen and are ideal for family gatherings or cozy afternoons. With an easy recipe and delightful taste, get ready to indulge!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar for the glaze
- 3 tbsp milk for the glaze
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- 4. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- 5. Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- 6. While cookies cool, whisk powdered sugar and milk together for the glaze and drizzle over warm cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts into the dough. You can also substitute almond extract for vanilla to create a unique twist.