Kentucky Butter Cookie

20 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Cream together 1 stick of softened butter, 1/3 cup of white sugar, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
  2. 2Add in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla and continue mixing.
  3. 3Add in 1 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Mix until combined.
  4. 4Roll the dough into 2-tablespoon-sized balls and flatten them to the size of a hockey puck.
  5. 5Bake the cookies for 10-11 minutes at 350°F.
  6. 6Make the butter sauce by melting 2 tablespoons of butter. Add in 1/4 cup of powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons of water, and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  7. 7Stir until the powdered sugar is dissolved; do not boil. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
  8. 8Once the cookies are slightly warm, brush them with the butter sauce.
  9. 9Let them cool completely and then dust them with powdered sugar.

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • 0.33 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

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