Dreamy Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies Recipe
These cookies are a delightful twist on the classic Kentucky butter cake, offering a sweet and buttery flavor with a hint of vanilla. Perfect for any occasion, they are sure to bring joy to your dessert table.
Servings 24
Calories 150kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then incorporate vanilla extract and buttermilk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined; fold in pecans if desired.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown; centers may appear slightly underbaked.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and let set before serving.
Notes
For added crunch, consider folding in chopped pecans into the dough.