Soft Buttermilk Cookies

KC_Cooker's Note:

This recipe originally came from Taste of Home magazine. I've tweaked it just a bit and love the result! Delicious, rich and flavorful cookies... gobbled up everytime!

• Total Time: 32 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 36

• ½ cup butter , softened (no substitutes)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup buttermilk

FROSTING

• 3 tablespoons butter , softened (no substitutes)
• 3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
2. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and mix well.
3. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
4. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
5. For frosting, combine butter, sugar, milk and vanilla in a mixing bowl; beat until smooth. Frost cookies; sprinkle with walnuts if desired.

Reviews

[cheyenne #2]

I find this a very simple and delicious cookie.My son requested I not add frosting so instead I addedchocholate chips. Either way its good.For someone who is looking for a soft, cake like cookie that is not very sweet than this is the right recipe for you.

[EllieWrites]

Very soft and with a taste similar to shortbread, but not nearly as much work! The icing made far more than we needed and I made about a third of a batch. Were great without the icing too (and with my morning coffee). Thanks for sharing!

[LonghornMama]

Made as directed, without walnuts in the frosting. The family loved these! Absolutely delicious. Soft cookie with just the right amount of frosting. Thanks for sharing the recipe!