Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies: The Ultimate Buttery Delight

Introduction: A Cookie Inspired by a Classic Cake

I’ll tell you about my first experience with the divine taste that is Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies. I had been craving something rich, sweet, and delicious, but not every cookie could be enough. I wanted something that was as a warm hug the form of a dessert. It was then that I came across the iconic Kentucky Butter Cake–a iconic Southern sweet that’s known for its rich buttery flavor and soft crumb. The cake inspired me I came up with cookies and I can be honest, they’re now a staple in my kitchen. They are soft, creamy, and slightly crispy on the edges, they possess all the flavor of the cake you love so much and are made in an easy to make hands-held shape.

Why You’ll Love These Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies

The cookies are delicious and not overly demanding. They are a delicious melt-in-your-mouth treat and a delicious vanilla butter flavor with a mouth-watering glaze that soaks in the dough and makes them more delicious. Ideal for gatherings, gifts to family and people you know, or just drinking with a cup of coffee or tea These cookies are sure to become your favorite.

Who Is This Recipe For?

This recipe is for everyone who likes buttery, soft cookies that are infused with vanilla sweetness. If you’re a lover of butter cake or love a delicious, sweet dessert this recipe is the perfect choice for those who love them. They’re great for baking during the holidays as well as for afternoon snacks or any time you’re in need of an easy, home-cooked dessert.

A Little Slice of Southern Comfort in Every Bite

If you’re an experienced baker or just starting out in the kitchen This recipe is easy and easy to make, using ingredients that you likely already have in your kitchen. If you’ve experienced Kentucky Butter Cake and you’re aware of the is the kind of delicious buttery delight you’re going to recreate as a cookie.

Ingredients Overview

What you’ll require to bake these buttery, soft cookies:

For the Cookies:

• 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup sugar in the form of granulated sugar
• 1 Cup powdered sugar
• 2 large eggs
• Two teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon tartar cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Butter Glaze:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup of sugar granulated
• 2 tablespoons of water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Key Ingredient Breakdown

• Butter It’s the star. It adds mouth-watering, delicious flavor to the dough as well as the glaze.
• Sugar Granulated as well as powdered sugars are utilized to make cookies with the ideal taste and chewiness.
• Vanilla Extract Improves the flavor of butter and imparts a little warmth to the cookies as well as the glaze.

Ingredient Swaps

• Gluten-Free Alternative: Swap the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking mix, making the recipe gluten free.
• Dairy-Free Utilize the butter of plants to create these cookies dairy-free, and still retain their distinctive buttery taste.

Kitchen Equipment You’ll Need

Before beginning, be sure that you’ve got these tools in your arsenal:

• Hand mixer, stand mixer
• Mixing bowls
• Baking sheets
• Silicon baking mats
• Saucepan (for for the glaze)
• Rack for cooling

Step-by-Step Directions for Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Pre-heat your oven to 350degF (175degC). Place two baking sheets on parchment sheets or silicon baking mats in order to avoid the cookies from getting stuck.

Step 2: Make the Cookie Dough

In the large mixing bowl mix the butter that has been softened along with the granulated sugar and powdered sugar using an electric mixer or a stand mixer until the mixture is fluffy and light. The process should take around 2 minutes.

Step 3: Add the Eggs and Vanilla

Mix in the eggs one egg at a time before adding vanilla extract until completely incorporated.

Step 4: Combine the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl mix together baking soda, flour, cream of tartar, as well as salt. Add all the dry ingredients to wet ingredients, and stir until they are just mixed. Take care not to mix too thoroughly because this could result in the cookies becoming tough.

Step 5: Scoop and Shape the Cookies

Utilizing a cookie scoop or tablespoon, small portions of dough onto baking sheets that you have prepared, spacing between them 2 inches. The result should be 24 to 28 cookies, based on the dimensions.

Step 6: Bake the Cookies

Baking the cookie for between 10 and 12 minutes or until the edges are golden and lightly caramelized. They will appear somewhat soft, but that’s fine! They’ll get firmer after cooling. Allow the cookies to sit on the baking sheets for five minutes before moving them to the rack on wire.

Step 7: Make the Butter Glaze

As the cookies cool make the glaze with butter. In a small pot melting the butter on low temperatures. Add the sugar and the water, stirring until the sugar melts. Discard the pan from the stove and add vanilla extract.

Step 8: Glaze the Cookies

If the cookies remain just slightly warm, you can brush or pour the glaze on the edges of your cookies. The glaze will absorb into the cookies and add flavor with buttery sweetness. The cookies should fully cool on a wire rack.