Buttermilk Cookies

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
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• 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