Dreamy Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies
Soft, buttery cookies inspired by classic Kentucky Butter Cake, finished with a rich vanilla glaze.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup buttermilk
- 0.25 cup butter melted for glaze
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C and prepare baking sheet.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk and mix well.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients into a soft dough.
- Scoop dough and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Brush warm cookies with butter glaze.
Notes
- Do not overbake for soft texture
- Apply glaze while warm
- Store in airtight container