Description
Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies deliver a melt-in-your-mouth experience that blends Southern comfort with irresistible sweetness. Buttery, tender, and glazed with a rich vanilla coating, these cookies bring pure indulgence to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (225 g / 8 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups (310 g / 11 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g / 7 ounces) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g / 3.5 ounces) powdered sugar
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon butter extract (optional, for extra buttery flavor)
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Glaze Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115 g / 4 ounces) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup (150 g / 5.3 ounces) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fluid ounces) water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm up the kitchen appliance to 350F (175C), creating a cozy baking environment. Gently line baking trays with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, whip softened butter with granulated and powdered sugars until the mixture becomes cloud-like and airy. Incorporate eggs, vanilla, and butter extracts, blending until harmoniously combined. Separately, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the creamy mixture, stirring until just integrated.
- Craft uniform cookie spheres approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. Arrange these delicate orbs on prepared trays, allowing ample breathing room between each. Gently press down each ball with a smooth utensil or fingertips to create a slight flattening effect.
- Slide trays into the preheated oven, allowing cookies to transform for 10-12 minutes. Look for subtly golden edges and slightly underdone centers, which will continue setting during cooling. Extract from oven and permit cookies to rest on trays momentarily before transitioning to cooling racks.
- Craft a luxurious glaze by melting butter in a compact saucepan. Introduce sugar and water, stirring continuously until sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and infuse with vanilla extract.
- While cookies radiate warmth, lovingly brush or drizzle glaze across their surfaces. Allow the liquid to deeply penetrate the cookie’s tender crumb. Optional: Apply a second generous glaze layer for enhanced moisture and sweetness.
- Permit cookies to cool completely, allowing the glaze to solidify into a delicate, shimmering coating. Present these decadent treats and savor the Kentucky-inspired indulgence.
Notes
- Butter Extraction: Use high-quality butter at room temperature for maximum flavor and smoother cookie texture.
- Temperature Control: Avoid overbaking to maintain the cookies’ soft, buttery character – pull them out when edges are lightly golden.
- Glaze Application: Brush glaze while cookies are warm to ensure deep flavor penetration and a luxurious, moist finish.
- Dietary Adaptations: Substitute gluten-free flour blend for traditional flour to make these cookies celiac-friendly without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg