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Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies

Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies

Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies combine the rich, buttery flavor and tender crumb of traditional Southern butter cake into a convenient, bite-sized cookie with crisp golden edges and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies use simple pantry staples to create a sweet treat that’s easy to customize and enjoy.

  • Total Time: 27-30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1-to-1 flour blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Sugars

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Begin by letting your butter soften at room temperature for easy mixing. Measure out all ingredients precisely to ensure consistent results every time.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the butter together with both granulated and brown sugars until light, fluffy, and creamy—this adds airiness that affects texture.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth, then stir in the vanilla extract, which brings the recipe’s signature rich aroma.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually fold into the wet mixture without overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  5. Shape and Bake: Scoop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  6. Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing flavors to fully develop.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for better texture and easier mixing.
  • Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies; mix just until combined.
  • For thicker cookies with richer flavor, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Keep an eye on baking times as oven calibrations vary.
  • Line baking trays with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern American
  • Diet: Can be made Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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