These CRUMBL Kentucky butter cake cookies are the ultimate treat. They are soft, buttery, and glazed with the smoothest butter glaze and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. They are inspired by the Original Kentucky butter bundt cake and they don’t disappoint!
Since you’re here, I know you’ll also like these Crumbl Confetti Cake Cookies- Funfetti cookies, Fruity CRUMBL Strawberry Shortcake Cookies, CRUMBL Cornbread Cookies with Honey buttercream and even Crumbl Oreo cookies with buttercream frosting.
CRUMBL introduced me to the Kentucky butter cake cookies and I knew I had to recreate them because they were too good.
The cookie base was extremely butter and moist, it was then topped with a gooey butter sauce and a sprinkle of powdered sugar to finish it all off. It was pretty much love at first bight if I could say so myself.
This is the best Kentucky butter cake cookie recipe ever!
This weekend, a few weeks after trying that cookie at the CRUMBL bakery I knew it was time for me to share it so here it is!
Next time you are looking for a fun, yet super easy cookie recipe to make when the cravings hit. These simple and delicious kentucky buttercake cookies will hit the spot.
They come together in less than 30 minutes, taste amazing, and are the cutest little things once decorated with the butter sauce and sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Why you need to make this recipe!
- It yields the perfect small batch.
- You can also easily double or triple it to get more cookies out of it.
- They are extremely soft and buttery.
- The butter sauce that’s drizzled on top takes these cookies from simple butter cookies, to OMG! Where have these been all my life!
Ingredients for this CRUMBL Kentucky butter cake cookies
Here are the ingredients you will need to make this CRUMB-inspired cookie. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Butter- You can use either salted or unsalted butter for this recipe.
- Granulated sugar & brown sugar– Using a combination of sugar will ensure that these cookies turn out super soft and melt in your mouth.
- Vanilla– The vanilla will add depth of flavor to these cookies.
- Egg– The egg is the binding agent of these cookies.
- Flour– All-purpose flour works just fine for this recipe.
- Baking powder– The baking powder will add some height to these cookies.
- Salt– As always we add a little salt to balance out the sweetness of these cookies.
- Powdered sugar– The powdered sugar will be used to sprinkle on top of the cookies as well as make the butter sauce.
How to make Kentucky butter cake-inspired cookies?
This is how you can make these cookies at home. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together.
- Add in the vanilla and egg and mix until combined.
- Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until the flour mixture disappears.
- Using a medium cookie scooper, scoop out 6 equally sized cookie dough balls and roll them between the palm of your hands. place them on the baking sheet and gently press them down to about 2 cm in thickness.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven.
- Make the butter sauce by mixing the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a bit of water together in a saucepan.
- Brush your hot cookies with the butter sauce and sprinkle with extra powdered sugar and enjoy.
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
What is a Kentucky butter cake and what does it taste like?
The OG Kentucky butter cake is a thick pound cake made in a bundt pan. After baking it, usually you will poke holes in it then drench it in vanilla-run-flavored butter syrup.
The butteriness of it is what makes it extra special.
How to store Kentucky butter cake cookies?
You can store these cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
You can also store them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
Just know that the powdered sugar might melt it so you’ll have to sprinkle them with it again before enjoying them again.
Tips to make the best CRUMBL Kentucky butter cake cookies.
When making these cookies, here are a few tips to follow:
- Don’t over mix the batter- Once the flour mixture disappears stop mixing. This way your cookies stay soft and melt in your mouth.
- Don’t boil the butter sauce- Mix all your ingredients together and cook on medium-low heat until creamy and fully melted but not boiling.
CRUMBL Kentucky butter cake cookies
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Crumbl inspired Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter softened ( 8 tablespoon or ½ cup butter)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 & ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Butter sauce
- 2 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoon water
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F then line a baking sheet with parchement papert and set aside.
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together in a stand mixer then add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix again to combine.
- Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt and mix until the flour mixture disappears.
- Using a medium cookie scooper, scoop out 6 equally sized cookie dough balls and roll them between the palm of your hands. place them on the baking sheet and gently press them down to about 2 cm in thickness. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Make the butter sauce
- While the cookie are still in the oven, melt the butter, powdered sugar, water, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Continuously stir the mixture until the sugar is fully dissolved. Make sure not to boil the butter sauce.
- Remove the pan from the stove top and let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken up a little.
- Using a pastry brush, brush each warm cookie with the butter sauce and then top with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar once the glaze has set and enjoy.
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Gina Bezler
Everyone raved. I doubled this recipe and used a 1.5 inch scoop. Definately a crowd pleaser!
Cindy
These were my first copycat attempt and omg they were so good! I loved them even more after they sat a little bit and the glaze and powder sugar crystallized. 10/10!! I have already shared the recipe and your site!
Chahinez
Thank you so much!
Cookie Connoisseur
Terrible – no flavor at all. Unfortunately, absolutely nothing like the real deal.
Chahinez
Aww, that’s too bad
Richelle Kalman
Holy moly these are good. I made smaller scoops and ate them all!!! Saved perfectly in the fridge after a few days so I can eat them one by one.
Chahinez
Glad to hear you enjoyed these!!!
Elizabeth
These were soooo good! Delicious! Thanks for another great cookie recipe.
Teresa
Made two batches today and only 4 cookies are left! I would say they were a hit.
Chahinez
I love this!
Shannon
As per usual you’ve done it again! These cookies were easy to make and a HUGE hit. I will be making these again soon.
Chahinez
YAY!! So happy to hear they went down a hit!
Brittany
Loved making these, turned out super soft and the sauce on top was delicious! Curious do they stay good in fridge or counter better for left overs? I don’t want them to harden up but not sure if they go bad on the counter….thanks!
Chahinez
You can do either! You can store these cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days and You can also store them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days. However way you choose it will taste just as good!😊
Romina
By far my FAVORITE crumbl copycat recipe and it is SO simple and easy to make. I’m obsessed with these cookies! They turned out amazing.
Chahinez
Thank you for the feedback Romina! I’m happy to hear you enjoyed them!
Trevor
Came out EXACTLY like the recipe. So tasty.
Tammy Brown
Super easy and delicious!! Will definitely be making again
Chahinez
Enjoy Tammy!
Chahinez
RA
What size scoop is a medium scoop?
Chahinez
Sorry for the late reply! A medium cookie scoop is 2 tablespoons.
Waiwai
Just made these today for a friend – I will be making more! So so so good!!
Chahinez
So happy you liked them!
Chahinez
Meesh
Made these cookies and they taste amazing!!!
Chahinez
So happy to hear you loved them!
Chahinez
Katie
Absolutely delicious! My daughter made these for a NYE gathering and they were a total hit!
Chahinez
I am so happy to hear that KAtie! Happy new year 🙂
Chahinez
Nicole
Love these cookies! Made them for a friend who asked if I could make them turned out perfect!
Chahinez
I am so happy to hear that Nicole 🙂
Chahinez
Amanda
Super simple recipe, these turned out perfect!
Chahinez
Thank you so much for trying out this recipe and letting me know your thoughts!!!
Chahinez
Briana
I accidentally added an extra cup of flour the first time I tried baking these. (I doubled the recipe and wasn’t paying attention apparently.) Do not recommend that.
I’m about to give it another go and this time, if I get the flour right, I’m confident they’ll be perfect.
Gladys
This recipe was so good! I love that all of the ingredients were easy to find at any store. I’m looking forward to making more of these crumbl recipes.
Chahinez
Thank you so much for the great review on these Kentucky butter cake cookies! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed these 🙂
Chahinez
elizabeth
although the texture is a bit different than Crumbl’s, these are still great cookies and i love the glaze.
Diane Armstrong
Last week I tried the KY butter cookie from Crumbl which is very good. When I came across this recipe I had to try it. The texture is not the same and the glaze is different however this in itself is a good cookie. I enjoyed it so I gave 5 stars for creating your version!
Chahinez
Thank you so much for sharing all of this Diane!
Happy you enjoyed it still.
Chahinez
Jessica
These were incredible!!!!
Chahinez
Yay! So happy to hear that these cookies were amazing for you!
Have a great Sunday.
Chahinez
Amani
Cookies are sooo soft and taste wonderful and the glaze on top adds the perfect touch!!
Chahinez
I love hearing this! I am so glad that you enjoyed these cookies! Can’t wait for you to try more Crumbl inspired cookie recipes 🙂
Chahinez