Description
Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies deliver a melt-in-your-mouth Southern classic with irresistible buttery charm. Rich vanilla notes and a delicate crumb promise pure comfort in each delightful bite, making you crave another sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Glaze Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Blend butter and granulated sugar until achieving a smooth, airy texture, then integrate eggs individually and fold in vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the creamy mixture, mixing until just incorporated without overmixing.
- Shape dough into uniform rounded balls, positioning them with ample spacing on prepared baking sheets.
- Slide cookies into preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges as indicator of doneness.
- Remove cookies from oven and allow brief cooling on baking sheet to stabilize structure.
- Craft a silky glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk until achieving a luxurious, pourable consistency.
- Generously drizzle warm glaze over slightly cooled cookies, allowing it to cascade and set naturally.
Notes
- Make sure butter is at room temperature for smooth, even creaming that creates a light, fluffy cookie texture.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes, ensuring consistent baking and professional-looking results.
- If you’re avoiding dairy, substitute butter with coconut oil and use plant-based milk in the glaze for a vegan-friendly version.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain their soft, buttery goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg