Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of these Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies. Made with a yellow cake mix and a decadent butter glaze, these cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Butter Glaze:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Form a soft dough.
- Shape and bake: Scoop dough into balls, place on baking sheets, and bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are golden.
- Prepare the glaze: Combine sugar, water, and butter in a saucepan. Cook until sugar dissolves, then stir in vanilla.
- Glaze the cookies: Brush warm glaze over hot cookies as they come out of the oven.
- Cool and serve: Let cookies cool on a rack, then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before baking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Flavors meld for even better taste the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
