Ingredients for Buttermilk Cookies
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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How to Make Buttermilk Cookies
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease baking sheets.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup buttermilk, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the icing: In a small bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter until smooth.
- Gradually beat in 2 cups powdered sugar, alternating with 2-4 tablespoons milk, until desired consistency is reached. Add more milk if needed.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread icing over cooled cookies and sprinkle generously with 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
43g
Fat
15g
Carbs
6g
