Ah! Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies—basically a buttery, tender cookie that tastes like the famous Kentucky Butter Cake in mini form. Here’s a reliable recipe for them:
Ingredients (makes ~24 cookies)
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Butter Glaze:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the cookie dough
- Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (~2–3 minutes).
- Add eggs, one at a time, and mix well. Stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Shape and bake
- Scoop dough into 1.5-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Optional: gently flatten each ball with your palm.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Don’t overbake—they should be soft.
- Let cookies cool slightly on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the butter glaze
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in heavy cream and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in powdered sugar until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze the cookies
- While cookies are still slightly warm, drizzle the butter glaze over them.
- Let glaze set for at least 15–20 minutes before serving.
✅ Tips for Extra Richness:
- For a deeper “cake-like” flavor, add 1 tsp bourbon to the glaze—it’s optional but authentic.
- You can sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top of the glaze to balance sweetness.
If you want, I can also give a shortcut version where the glaze is baked right onto the cookies so they absorb it like a mini butter cake—super decadent and less messy.
Do you want me to share that version too?
