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Delicious Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies topped with a buttery glaze on a plate.

Heavenly Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies

These cookies bring the delightful taste of the beloved Kentucky butter cake into a convenient cookie form, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened plus additional for glazing
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp butter extract (optional) for extra buttery flavor
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
For the Glaze
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cups water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter with granulated and powdered sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Blend in eggs, vanilla extract, and butter extract until smooth.
  4. Gently fold in flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing minimally to keep the dough fluffy.
  5. Roll dough into 1.5-inch spheres and flatten slightly.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly underdone.
  7. Let cookies rest on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Glazing
  1. Melt butter over medium heat, stir in sugar and water, then mix in vanilla extract after sugar dissolves.
  2. Brush or drizzle glaze over warm cookies for a moist finish.
  3. Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

These cookies will stay fresh for 3-4 days at room temperature. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze in an airtight container for up to three months.