Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies
Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies are soft, buttery cookies inspired by the classic Kentucky Butter Cake. These cookies have a rich, vanilla flavor with a tender crumb, topped with a sweet, buttery glaze that melts into the cookies, creating a delightful and indulgent treat.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper (optional for easy cleanup)
- Spoon or cookie scoop
- Small bowl (for the glaze)
- Wire rack for cooling
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 box white cake mix 15.25 oz
- 1 large egg
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Mix the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, cake mix, and egg. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the ingredients together until the dough is well combined and smooth.
Form the Cookies:
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake; they should still be soft in the center.
Make the Glaze:
- While the cookies are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, melted butter, water, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
Glaze the Cookies:
- Once the cookies are baked and slightly cooled, drizzle the glaze over the warm cookies. Allow the glaze to set as the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.