Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies – Soft, Buttery & Irresistible!
If you love buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies, this recipe is a MUST-TRY! These Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies are super easy to make with just a few ingredients, and they’re perfect for any occasion. The rich buttery flavor and glaze make these cookies irresistible!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 18-20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20-24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
For the Butter Glaze:
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Cookie Dough: In a bowl, mix together the cake mix, whisked eggs, and melted butter until everything is well combined.
- Scoop and Bake: Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Make the Glaze: While the cookies are baking, mix together the glaze ingredients (melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk) until smooth.
- Glaze the Cookies: Once the cookies are done baking, remove them from the oven and drizzle the warm glaze over the top of each cookie. Let the glaze soak in for maximum buttery goodness!
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool slightly and enjoy these soft, melt-in-your-mouth treats!
Notes
- Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, simply add a little more powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg