Inspired by the rich, buttery goodness of classic Kentucky Butter Cake, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are the perfect blend of tender crumb and sweet glaze. A Southern favorite, they’re ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying with your morning coffee.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
¼ cup buttermilk
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
For the Butter Glaze:
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp water
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
¼ cup buttermilk
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp water
Instructions
Preheat & Prep – Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream Butter & Sugar – In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients – Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in buttermilk and vanilla.
Combine Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Bake – Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Make Glaze – While cookies bake, whisk melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and water until smooth.
Glaze Warm Cookies – Brush glaze over cookies as soon as they come out of the oven. Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Preheat & Prep – Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream Butter & Sugar – In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients – Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in buttermilk and vanilla.
Combine Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Bake – Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Make Glaze – While cookies bake, whisk melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and water until smooth.
Glaze Warm Cookies – Brush glaze over cookies as soon as they come out of the oven. Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy with coffee, tea, or a cold glass of milk.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra-decadent treat.
Perfect for holiday cookie swaps or as a homemade gift.
Enjoy with coffee, tea, or a cold glass of milk.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra-decadent treat.
Perfect for holiday cookie swaps or as a homemade gift.
Variations & Tips
Spiced Version: Add ½ tsp cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.
Nutty Crunch: Fold in ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
Chocolate Drizzle: Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate for extra indulgence.
These cookies stay soft for days—if they last that long! 
Spiced Version: Add ½ tsp cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.
Nutty Crunch: Fold in ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
Chocolate Drizzle: Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate for extra indulgence.
These cookies stay soft for days—if they last that long!
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