Buttermilk Cookies
Servings 42 cookies
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This buttermilk cookie recipe creates cakey, sweet, and soft cookies. Found in a handwritten vintage recipe book, this delicious cookie has a delicious vanilla flavor that doesn't need any icing or glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 Cup salted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 Cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350˚ F and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the sugar and butter until creamy. Add 2 eggs and mix on medium speed. Add the buttermilk and vanilla and stir until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add to the wet ingredients stirring slowing until well combined.
- Using a 1 Tablespoon cookie scoop or spoon, gently spoon onto a baking sheet covered in parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the top just starts to crack or the edges are just starting to turn brown. Let cool on a cooling rack.
Notes
Storage of Cookies: Once the cookies have fully cooled, store in a an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. For long term storage, freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg