Description
Delicious soft and tender Buttermilk Cookies topped with creamy vanilla frosting. These cookies are easy to make and feature a unique tangy flavor from the buttermilk, balanced with a sweet, smooth frosting that melts in your mouth. Perfect for dessert or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies:
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 cups 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
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the room temperature butter and sugar until light and fluffy to create the base of the cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients Part 1: Incorporate 2 cups of flour, baking soda, and salt into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Mix with Buttermilk Part 1: Stir in about half of the buttermilk gradually to help moisten the dough.
- Add Remaining Flour: Add the remaining 2 cups of flour and mix; scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is fully combined.
- Mix with Buttermilk Part 2: Stir in the remaining buttermilk to achieve a smooth, creamy dough consistency.
- Chill Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours to allow flavors to meld and dough to firm.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for easy cookie removal.
- Scoop and Bake: Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing cookies evenly; bake for 10 minutes or until edges are very lightly golden brown.
- Cool Cookies: Remove from oven and let cookies set on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the butter until smooth and creamy as the base for the frosting.
- Add Sugar and Flavor: Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of milk; stir well to combine into a smooth frosting.
- Adjust Consistency: Add additional milk tablespoon by tablespoon if needed to reach desired spreadable consistency.
- Frost Cookies: Spread the frosting generously over the cooled cookies with a knife or spatula.
Notes
- Do not skip the chilling step as it helps develop the flavor and texture of the cookies.
- Room temperature butter and buttermilk ensure better mixing and texture.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- The frosting can be adjusted for thickness by adding more or less milk.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
