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Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies

Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies

DeShawn Mitchell
A delightful twist on a classic Southern dessert, these cookies capture the rich, buttery flavors of Kentucky Butter Cake in a bite-sized form.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 2 eggs large

Glaze

  • 0.25 cup butter unsalted
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
  • Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 7-8 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Glaze

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter with sugar, water, and vanilla extract over low heat until smooth.
  • Drizzle or dip warm cookies with the glaze and let set.
  • Optional: Dust with powdered sugar once glaze is set.

Notes

  • 1- Use cold ingredients for flakier biscuits.
  • 2- Taste the apple filling and adjust spices as needed.
  • 3- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.
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