Instructions:
Now that you’ve assembled your ingredients, let’s dive into the step-by-step process of creating Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Drop tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- While the cookies are baking, prepare the butter glaze by whisking together the melted butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and water until smooth.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and while still warm, brush them generously with the butter glaze.
- Allow the glazed cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
