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Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies

These Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies combine the rich flavors of traditional Kentucky butter cake in a convenient, hand-held dessert, featuring a unique butter glaze that elevates their taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 stick 1 stick butter, softened (8 tbsp or 1/2 cup butter) Make sure butter is at room temperature.
  • 1/3 cup 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 piece 1 egg
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp salt
Butter Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp 2 tsp water
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until no flour streaks remain.
  5. Scoop out approximately six equal-sized balls of cookie dough, rolling them into smooth balls and flattening each to about 2 cm thick.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10 minutes, until the edges are set, and the tops have a light golden color.
  2. While the cookies bake, prepare the butter sauce by melting together the butter, powdered sugar, water, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Remove from heat and let the butter sauce thicken for about 5 minutes.
Serving
  1. Once the cookies are out of the oven, brush each warm cookie generously with the butter sauce, allowing it to soak in.
  2. Once the glaze has set, sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy your treat!

Notes

These cookies can be served with vanilla ice cream or chocolate sauce, and make a perfect treat for gatherings. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.