Description
Indulge in the irresistible taste of Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies. These glazed buttery treats are made with a yellow cake mix for a quick and easy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on the baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set and tops are slightly cracked.
- Make the glaze: While cookies bake, whisk together powdered sugar, granulated sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Glaze the cookies: Cool cookies for 5 minutes, then brush or drizzle the warm glaze over the tops.
- Serve: Let the glaze set before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Cookies taste better the next day as the glaze soaks in.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
