My buddy from Kentucky gave me this recipe! I’ve already made it four times this month!

Inspired by the rich, buttery goodness of classic Kentucky Butter Cake, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are the perfect blend of tender crumb and sweet glaze. A Southern favorite, they’re ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying with your morning coffee.

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• ¼ cup buttermilk

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

For the Butter Glaze:

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 tbsp water

Instructions:

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