Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies
Soft and buttery cookies inspired by the classic Kentucky Butter Cake, featuring a rich vanilla flavor and a sweet butter glaze.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Hand or stand mixer
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar lightly packed
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk room temperature
For the Butter Glaze
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cookies cool on a wire rack.
- While cookies cool, prepare the butter glaze: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add sugar and water, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Brush warm cookies with the butter glaze, allowing it to soak in slightly.
- Let cookies set for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra richness, sprinkle powdered sugar over the cookies after glazing. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.