Soft, buttery cookies inspired by classic Kentucky Butter Cake, featuring a tender crumb and a warm butter-vanilla glaze that sets into a delicate glossy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp butter extract (optional)
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Glaze:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets.
2. Cream butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in eggs, vanilla, and butter extract.
4. Whisk dry ingredients; fold into wet mixture to form dough.
5. Scoop balls, flatten slightly, and bake 10–12 minutes.
6. For glaze: melt butter, stir in sugar and water, remove from heat, add vanilla.
7. Brush glaze over warm cookies and let set until glossy.
Notes
Use room-temperature butter for best texture.
Glaze while cookies are still warm for absorption and shine.
Store airtight at room temperature; glaze sets beautifully for gifting.