Buttermilk Cookies With Frosting

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened

1 cup sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon 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

3 1/2 cups cofectioners' sugar

1/4 cup whole milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup finally chopped walnuts, optional

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.

2. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.

3. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto the greased baking sheets. Bake for 9-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

For frosting:

1. Combine the butter, sugar, milk and vanilla in a bowl; beat until smooth.

2. Spread over cookies; sprinkle with nuts if desired.

Comments:

These, simple easy cookies are the perfect comfort food for any season. Buttery and soft, you can't have just one!

Source:

Taste of Home magazine

Serving: about 2 dozen