KENTUCKY BUTTER CAKE COOKIES
Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies are soft, buttery, and rich with vanilla flavour. Finished with a sweet buttery glaze, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies taste just like the classic cake in a handheld form.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract optional
For the Glaze:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract (if using).
- Make Dough: Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Shape Cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool slightly.
- Make Glaze: In a small saucepan, melt butter with sugar and water. Stir until sugar dissolves, then add vanilla.
- Glaze Cookies: Brush warm cookies with glaze and let set before serving.
Notes
- Custom Flavours: Add a hint of lemon or orange zest for a citrus twist.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Serving Suggestion: Perfect with tea, coffee, or as a holiday cookie tray favourite.