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Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies

Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies

Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies are a rich, buttery, and moist treat that captures the essence of the classic Kentucky Butter Cake in a convenient cookie form. Perfect for any occasion, these tender cookies feature simple pantry ingredients and offer a soft texture with a slight crisp on the edges, delivering a melt-in-your-mouth experience.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients accurately. Soften the butter to room temperature for easy creaming. Have your buttermilk and vanilla extract ready.
  2. Cream the Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color, which helps create the signature cookie texture.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk and vanilla extract together. Slowly add this mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, alternating with the dry ingredients.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stopping as soon as the flour is incorporated to avoid overmixing and to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Portion and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling. This helps the cookies set while maintaining moisture inside.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter to ensure proper creaming with sugar for a lighter texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
  • Measure flour carefully using the spoon and level method or a kitchen scale to prevent dry cookies.
  • For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Use fresh baking powder and baking soda to ensure proper rise and fluffiness.

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