Description
Delicious cookies that blend the classic flavors of Kentucky Butter Cake with the convenience of bite-sized treats.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking sheet lightly.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before the next, and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl and gradually add to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Shape cookies onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the glaze by whisking powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Glaze the cooled cookies and serve.
Notes
For a thicker glaze, let it sit for a few minutes before drizzling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg