Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies
Indulge in the delightful taste of Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies, featuring a buttery, vanilla-flavored glaze and a powdered sugar finish. Made simply with white cake mix, eggs, and butter for a soft, rich treat.
Ingredients
- Cookie Dough:
- 1 package premium white cake mix
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- Glaze:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- For Decoration:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make Dough: In a large bowl, mix cake mix, beaten eggs, melted butter, and salt until smooth.
- Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 7-8 minutes until the cookies are set but still soft to the touch. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine butter, sugar, water, and vanilla. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the glaze is smooth (4-5 minutes).
- Glaze Cookies: Drizzle glaze evenly over the cooled cookies. Allow the glaze to set.
- Finish and Serve: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Avoid overbaking for soft cookies.
- The glaze can also be brushed on for more even coverage.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.