👩‍🍳 How to Make Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies – Step by Step

These cookies are incredibly easy to make and bake. The dough comes together in minutes, and the buttery glaze adds that nostalgic, cake-like flavor that sets them apart.

🍪 Cookies:

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup and perfect bottoms.

Step 2: Make the Dough

In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix, whisked eggs, and melted butter. Stir until the dough is fully mixed. It will be thick—don’t worry, that’s exactly what you want!

🍴 Tip: Use a sturdy spatula or clean hands to incorporate everything. No mixer needed!

Step 3: Scoop and Bake

Using a medium-sized cookie scoop or heaping tablespoon, portion the dough into balls and place them on the lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 7–8 minutes until the cookies are just set. They should still be soft in the center.

Let them cool on the cookie sheet for 4–5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Repeat until all the dough is used.

✨ Glaze:

Step 1: Combine Ingredients

In a small saucepan, combine:

• ¼ cup butter

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 1 tablespoon water

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Heat over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until the sugar is fully dissolved. This takes about 4 minutes—don’t let it boil, just melt.

Step 2: Spoon Over Cookies

Using a spoon, drizzle 1 teaspoon of glaze over each cookie, spreading gently to cover the tops.

Let the glaze soak in and set, creating a glossy, buttery finish.

💡 Optional: Once the glaze is set, sprinkle with powdered sugar for a beautiful and sweet finishing touch.