Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies
Deliciously chewy and crisp Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies topped with a sweet buttery glaze, easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
Glaze Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter for glaze
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for glaze
- 1 tbsp water for glaze
- 1 tsp vanilla for glaze
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix, whisked eggs, and melted butter until a dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- While the cookies are baking, make the glaze by melting the additional butter in a saucepan.
- Stir in the granulated sugar, water, and vanilla, then bring to a simmer.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately brush the glaze over the warm cookies.
- Allow the cookies to cool before serving.
Notes
These cookies are delightful on their own but can also be served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For a month-long storage, freeze in an airtight container.