Experience the delightful taste of the South with these Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies, which bring the rich, buttery flavor of the traditional Kentucky Butter Cake into a soft, delicious cookie form. These cookies are easy to make, using a simple cake mix base enhanced with a luxurious butter glaze that soaks into each cookie, creating an irresistibly moist texture and a deep, rich taste.
A Fusion of Simplicity and Flavor
Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies are perfect for those who love the taste of cake but want the convenience of a cookie. This recipe combines the ease of a boxed cake mix with the homemade touch of a buttery vanilla glaze, offering a perfect treat for gatherings, holiday festivities, or just a cozy night in.
Tips for Perfect Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies
- Smooth Dough Consistency: Ensure that the dough is well-mixed to avoid lumps—this helps create uniform cookies that bake evenly.
- Don’t Overbake: Bake the cookies just until the edges start to turn golden. Overbaking can lead to dry cookies, while you want them to remain moist and tender.
- Apply Glaze While Warm: Brush the glaze over the cookies immediately after they come out of the oven. The warmth helps the cookies absorb the glaze, enhancing their flavor and texture.
- Let Them Set: Allow the glazed cookies to set on the baking sheet for a few minutes to soak up the glaze before transferring them to a wire rack. This step ensures they don’t break apart while still soft.
- Serve Properly: These cookies taste best when fully cooled, as the flavors have time to meld together, and the texture sets perfectly.
Recipe for Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 10-12 minutes
- Serving: Makes about 24 cookies
- Equipment: Baking sheets, parchment paper
Ingredients:
For the cookies:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the butter glaze:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, 1/2 cup melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.
- Shape and Bake: Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just golden.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the cookies bake, whisk together 1/4 cup melted butter, granulated sugar, water, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a small bowl.
- Glaze Cookies: As soon as the cookies are removed from the oven, brush them with the butter glaze while they are still warm.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy Your Sweet Creation
These Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies are a wonderful way to enjoy the essence of Kentucky Butter Cake in a bite-sized form. Serve them at your next party, gift them during the holidays, or keep them on hand for a sweet snack. Enjoy the lush, buttery flavor that makes these cookies a special treat for any occasion.
