# Kentucky Butter Cookie

This recipe is for Kentucky Butter Cookies, which are round, buttery cookies that are topped with a powdered sugar glaze.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- mixing bowl
- fork
- whisk
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- small saucepan
- pastry brush

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjeXtG7E/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/017c5374-b722-4677-a77c-d0ead10331ce
- Extracted: 2025-04-11

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