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buttermilk cookies with chocolate buttercream frosting

(5 ratings)
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Recipe by
Natalie Tamminga
@ntamminga
Gallup, NM

Try mixing in some Nutella with the frosting to make a yummy hazelnut frosting.

(5 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For buttermilk cookies with chocolate buttercream frosting

  • BUTTERMILK COOKIES:
  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    buttermilk
  • CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
  • 1/2 c
    butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 c
    shortening
  • 1/3 c
    unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk

How To Make buttermilk cookies with chocolate buttercream frosting

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