How to Make Mom's Buttermilk Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about a family recipe that just feels like home. And when it comes to classic, comforting treats, nothing beats the nostalgia of Mom's Buttermilk Cookies. These soft, pillowy cookies have been a staple in my family for as long as I can remember, and they never fail to bring a sense of warmth and comfort with every bite.

These buttermilk cookies are simple and unassuming, but their flavor and texture are truly unbeatable. The buttermilk adds a subtle tang and richness...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup finely chopped walnuts

Information

  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • 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 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.