Description
Sweet, buttery cookies reminiscent of classic Kentucky butter cake, perfect for family gatherings and cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy in a large mixing bowl.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Mix melted butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth for the glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over cookies once cooled.
Notes
For a zesty twist, add lemon zest, or fold in chocolate chips. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg