Description
Kentucky butter cake cookies are soft, buttery cookies with a rich flavor, inspired by the classic Kentucky butter cake.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; mix well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, powdered sugar, and milk for the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm cookies.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal from the baking sheet.
- Adjust the amount of glaze according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: kentucky butter cake cookies