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Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies

Dessert

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Imagine biting into a sweet, moist cookie that perfectly blends the richness of butter cake with the delightful crunch of a cookie. That’s exactly what you get with Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies! These cookies, made from a simple blend of white cake mix, eggs, and butter, are a marvel of Southern baking. They are as easy to make as they are irresistible to eat, with a heavenly butter glaze that adds a perfect touch of sweetness.

Ingredients:

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 2 eggs {whisked}
  • 1/3 cup butter {melted}
Glaze:
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:

For the Cookies:

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot enough before you start baking.
  2. Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, whisked eggs, and melted butter. Stir them together until they are fully blended. Expect the dough to be quite thick.
  3. Prepare for Baking: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. This prevents the cookies from sticking and makes for easy cleanup.
  4. Shape the Cookies: Using either a medium-sized cookie scoop or a heaping tablespoon, scoop out portions of the dough and place them on the prepared cookie sheet. Ensure each scoop is evenly spaced.
  5. Bake the Cookies: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 7 to 8 minutes. They should be lightly golden when done.
  6. Cooling Phase: After removing the cookies from the oven, let them cool on the cookie sheet for about 4 to 5 minutes. This helps them set properly.
  7. Transfer to Cooling Rack: Carefully move the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. Repeat the baking process with the remaining dough.

For the Glaze:

  1. Combine Glaze Ingredients: In a small saucepan, mix together butter, granulated sugar, water, and vanilla.
  2. Cook the Glaze: Place the saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook the mixture, constantly whisking, until the sugar is fully dissolved. This should take around 4 minutes.
  3. Apply the Glaze: Once the cookies have cooled, spoon a teaspoon of the warm glaze over each cookie. Use the back of the spoon to spread it evenly, if necessary.
  4. Let It Set: Allow the glaze to set on the cookies. After it has set, optionally sprinkle powdered sugar over the cookies for extra sweetness.
  5. Storage: Store the glazed cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will remain fresh for up to 3 days.

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