Description
Delight in these classic Buttermilk Cookies topped with a creamy vanilla frosting. Soft, tender, and subtly tangy from buttermilk, these cookies offer a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. The recipe includes a simple yet luscious frosting that enhances each bite, making them ideal for gatherings or a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix 2 cups of the flour with baking soda and salt, then add to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Add Half the Buttermilk: Pour in about half of the buttermilk and stir gently to incorporate it evenly.
- Add Remaining Flour: Add the remaining flour, mix gently, and scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is incorporated.
- Add Remaining Buttermilk: Stir in the last of the buttermilk until the dough is smooth and slightly sticky.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up and develop flavor; chilling up to 24 hours is ideal.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Heat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for easy removal.
- Scoop and Bake: Scoop cookie dough onto the prepared sheets, spacing them adequately; bake for 8-10 minutes until edges turn very light golden brown.
- Cool Cookies: Remove from oven and let cookies sit on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons milk; stir well.
- Adjust Frosting Consistency: Add additional milk if needed to reach a spreadable consistency.
- Frost the Cookies: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookies for a delicious finishing touch.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial; it helps control spreading and intensifies flavor.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and texture.
- For a stronger vanilla flavor, use pure vanilla extract.
- Adjust milk in frosting gradually to achieve desired thickness for spreading.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
