Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350’ degrees

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with a baking mat or parchment paper

Step 3

Set to the side

Step 4

In a bowl of a stand mixer add the butter, and both sugars.

Step 5

Mix on medium speed until combined.

Step 6

Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and mix until combined.

Step 7

In a medium sized bowl add the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 8

Whisk to combine.

Step 9

Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture 1 cup at a time until combined.

Step 10

Using a cookie scoop , scoop out dough balls and roll in your hands to make it round.

Step 11

Place on the cookie sheet and lightly press down by using your hand or the back of a measuring cup.

Step 12

Bake the cookies in the oven for 10 minutes.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and set to the side.

Step 14

Add the glaze to the cookies by using a sauce brush.

Step 15

Make sure to cover evenly.

Step 16

Allow the glaze to harden then serve.

Step 17

In a medium saucepan add the butter, sugar, water and vanilla.

Step 18

Cook over low to medium heat.

Step 19

Stir constantly

Step 20

Once the mixture is dissolved remove from the heat