Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Frosting:
- 3 Tbsp. butter, softened (no substitutes)
- 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, opt.
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and mix well. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. For frosting, combine butter, sugar, milk and vanilla in a mixing bowl; beat until smooth. Frost cookies; sprinkle with walnuts, if desired.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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