Buttery Glazed Cake Mix Cookies
Andrew G
24
10 minutes
8 minutes
Submitted with thanks by Andrew G.
Indulge in the heavenly flavours of these buttery glazed cookies made with a simple cake mix base and a delectable butter glaze. Soft, tender, and irresistibly sweet, these cookies are sure to become a favourite in your baking repertoire. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings or impressing guests at any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 box (432g / 15.25 oz) white cake mix
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 80ml (1/3 cup) butter, melted
For the Butter Glaze:
- 60g (1/4 cup) butter
- 100g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Icing sugar for dusting (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, whisked eggs, and melted butter. Mix until fully combined. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
Using a medium cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 5cm (2 inches) apart.
Bake for 7-8 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centres are just set. Do not overbake—the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 4-5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack.
While the cookies cool, make the glaze. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the butter, sugar, water, and vanilla extract. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth and glossy (about 2-3 minutes).
Spoon the warm glaze generously over the cooled cookies. Let the glaze set for 10-15 minutes.
If desired, dust lightly with icing sugar before serving.