Buttermilk cookies

Ingredients :

• 1/2 cup butteror 1/2 butter stick, softened (no substitutes)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk

 FROSTING

•  3 tablespoons butter, softened (no substitutes)
•  3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
•  1/4 cup milk
•  1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•  1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)

 Method :

 

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° 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.