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Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies

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These cookies capture the rich, tender crumb of a Kentucky butter cake while keeping the convenience of a cookie, topped with a glossy vanilla glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310 g / 11 oz) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200 g / 7 oz) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g / 3.5 oz) powdered sugar
  • 1 cup (225 g / 8 oz) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp butter extract (optional)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Glaze: ½ cup (115 g / 4 oz) unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the softened butter with granulated and powdered sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and optional butter extract.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Scoop uniform balls of dough and place them on prepared sheets, flattening each ball gently.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden; let cool briefly.
  7. Melt butter for the glaze in a small saucepan, then add sugar and water, stirring until silky.
  8. Brush the glaze over warm cookies, applying a second coat for extra shine.

Notes

Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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